As Americans search for the next big thing in sugar reduction, the global monk fruit market is shaping up to be one of the ...
The extract from monk fruit has become somewhat of a no-calorie celebrity in the burgeoning $8 billion global market for sugar substitutes. The fruit is extremely sweet — and rare. The inner pulp of ...
Is your regular table sugar healthy? What about monk fruit? Regular table sugar, derived from sugarcane, offers empty calories and contributes to daily sugar intake recommendations. Monk fruit ...
Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Key Takeaways Monk fruit and stevia are both natural and calorie-free sweeteners.Monk fruit may have fewer reported side effects compared to stevia.Stevia and ...
China provides the world with an abundant supply of natural therapies. Many of these herbal ­substances are classified as “functional foods,” which means that they are consumed for daily nutritional ...
North Carolina based Elo Life Systems aims to commercialize a new natural high-intensity sweetener “inspired by monk fruit” in 2025 that boasts a “cleaner” taste profile, more affordable price tag, ...
Monk Fruit Sweetener: Is It Good for You? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Some people looking to cut back on table sugar without sacrificing taste are jumping on the ...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An obscure melon once cultivated by Buddhist monks in China to sweeten tea could give the $8 billion U.S. diet soda industry a shot at winning back consumers concerned about ...