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MONK FRUIT


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WHAT IS MONK FRUIT

Monk fruit, known as Luo Han Guo or Swingle fruit, is is a type of gourd that grows in the sub-tropical areas. It has long been and is currently cultivated in the mountains of Southern China. Monk fruit has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as cold and digestive aid. Over the past decade, monk fruit has been transformed from a medicinal fruit into a healthy keto-friendly sweetener!

HOW IS MONK FRUIT MADE?

Monk fruit extract is derived from the pulp of the fruit. The seeds and skin of the fruit are removed, then the juice is collected by crushing the fruit. The sweet substances are known are mogrosides. The fruit extract or juice of monk fruit contains no calories.

IS MONK FRUIT GOOD FOR YOU?

Monk fruit contains a powerful antioxidant called Mogroside. It is the same substance that provides monk fruit sweetener its sweet flavour. With this property, monk fruit has been linked to reduced oxidative stress, lower risk of obesity and diabetes, reduced inflammation, treatment for fatigue, and act as a natural antihistamine.

WHAT MAKES MONK FRUIT SWEET?

The sweet taste of monk fruit comes from the compounds called mogrosides. Mogrosides are metabolized differently by the body than natural sugars. It is not absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This is why is has zero calories. When it reaches the colon, gut microbes cleave off the glucose molecules and use them as an energy source. The extract appears to help lower both blood sugar and blood lipids in experimental models of animal diabetes. Some research has shown its potential to limit oxidative damage caused by high levels of blood glucose.

HOW MUCH SWEETER IS MONK FRUIT THAN TABLE SUGAR?

About 150-200 times sweeter than sucrose or table sugar.

IS MONK FRUIT STABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES?

They are stable at high temperatures which makes them great for baking purposes.

WILL MONK FRUIT HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?

According to the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFICF), monk fruit sweetener has no calories, so it won’t cause weight gain and may help you lose weight. Monk fruit extract is considered safe for adults, pregnant women, and children. It can be used in beverages, cooking, and baking.

IS MONK FRUIT SAFE TO USE?

Monk fruit sweeteners have been permitted for use in foods and beverages by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2010. In Canada, it is approved for tabletop use. Governments in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Canada have also deemed monk fruit sweeteners safe for everyone, including children, people with diabetes, and pregnant or nursing women.

IS MONK FRUIT SAFE FOR CHILDREN?

Monk fruit sweeteners can add sweetness to a child’s diet without increasing calorie or sugar intake or causing cavities. According to the fat cell theory, obese children can add new fat cells at a faster rate than lean children, putting them at a disadvantage for losing weight and increasing their diabetes risk later in life.

IS MONK FRUIT SAFE FOR PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN?

Yes, monk fruit is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Animal studies have shown no adverse reproductive or developmental effects on mothers or offspring, even with high levels of mogrosides over a long duration.

CAN PEOPLE WITH DIABETICS USE MONK FRUIT?

Yes, monk fruit is generally encouraged over table sugar because it contains 0 calories and has a 0 glycemic index. It doesn’t cause blood sugar spikes and can help improve blood sugar control as part of a diet program. According to the 2018 American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, monk fruit "may reduce overall calorie and carbohydrate intake if substituted for sugar without additional calorie compensation."

CAN MONK FRUIT MAKE ME HUNGRIER?

In some randomized trials, low-calorie sweeteners in beverages have shown a decrease in hunger and reduced dessert intake compared to drinking water.


ERYTHRITOL


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WHAT IS ERYTHRITOL?

Erythritol is a type of sugar alcohol naturally found in fruits and fermented foods. It is also produced in small quantities in the human body as a natural byproduct of bacterial fermentation in the digestive system. Erythritol naturally occurs in foods like wine, beer, mushrooms, pears, grapes, and soy sauce.

WHAT IS ERYTHRITOL MADE OF?

Erythritol is produced from glucose or sugar. It is created by mixing glucose with yeast, which ferments the glucose to form erythritol. The fermented mixture is heated, dried to remove water, and the resulting erythritol crystals are washed and purified to remove impurities, making it safe for human consumption.

WHAT IS SUGAR ALCOHOL?

Despite the name, sugar alcohol is neither sugar nor alcohol. It doesn’t contain ethanol, so it won’t make you drunk. Sugar alcohols don’t spike blood sugar like regular sugar. Their molecules are a hybrid of carbohydrates and alcohol, stimulating the sweet taste receptors on the tongue.

HOW SWEET IS ERYTHRITOL?

Erythritol is about 60-80% as sweet as sugar.

DOES ERYTHRITOL GET ABSORBED INTO BODY?

Erythritol is absorbed in the small intestine and excreted unchanged in the urine. It is non-fermentable by human microbiota, which means it doesn’t cause the gas, cramping, or bloating associated with other sugar alcohols.

IS ,ONK FRUIT STABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES?

Yes, monk fruit is stable at high temperatures, making it ideal for baking purposes.

IS ERYTHRITOL KETO-FRIENDLY?

Erythritol has only 0.24 calories per gram, the lowest among all sugar alcohols. It does not impact overall carbohydrate intake because it is not metabolized in the body and is excreted unchanged in urine, resulting in a net carb count of zero.

ERYTHRITOL SIDE EFFECTS?

While most sugar alcohols can cause gas or bloating, erythritol generally doesn’t unless consumed in large amounts (more than 30 grams per day). The recommended daily amount is 10 to 15 grams, as suggested by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.


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