Monk Fruit Extract
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Monk Fruit Extract

Monk Fruit Extract – Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener 

  1. English Name: Monk Fruit Extract (Siraitia grosvenorii Extract)
  1. Specification
    • Mogrosides Content: ≥ 50-98% (HPLC, important sweetening parts)
    • Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol options
    • Sweetness Depth: 150-300 instances sweeter than sucrose
    • Moisture Content: ≤ 5%
    • Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm
  1. Appearance: Mild yellow to white powder with a light, candy aroma; no chocolate scent or associated traits
  1. CAS NO.: N/A (plant extract); Key element Mogroside V: 88901-36-4
  1. Lead time: 3-7 Working Days
  1. Package: 1kg aluminum foil luggage, 5kg cartons, 25kg drums (food-grade packaging)
  1. Main Market: Europe, North America, Asia, and so on.
  1. Application Scenarios

Key Options

  • Zero Energy: Offers sweetness with out including energy, best for low-calorie merchandise
  • Low Glycemic Index: Doesn’t spike blood sugar ranges, appropriate for diabetic-friendly formulations
  • Warmth Stability: Maintains sweetness beneath excessive temperatures, good for baking and cooking
  • Synergistic Impact: Enhances sweetness when blended with different sweeteners (e.g., stevia, sugar)
  • Natural Origin: Derived from monk fruit, a plant native to Southeast Asia, assembly clean-label calls for

Trade Functions

  1. Meals & Beverage
    • Drinks: Added to gentle drinks, teas, coffees, and smoothies (0.01-0.1% focus) as a sugar substitute
    • Baked Items: Utilized in muffins, cookies, and pastries to scale back sugar content material whereas sustaining sweetness
    • Confectionery: Integrated into candies, sweets, and gummies for low-calorie sweetness
    • Dairy Merchandise: Combined into yogurt, ice cream, and plant-based milks to reinforce taste with out added sugar
  1. Dietary Dietary supplements
    • Low-Sugar Formulations: Utilized in powder or capsule dietary supplements to enhance style with out energy
    • Sports activities Diet: Added to protein shakes and power drinks for sweetness with out impacting blood sugar
  1. Cosmetics & Private Care
    • Oral Care: Included in toothpastes and mouthwashes (0.1-0.5%) for pure sweetness
    • Lip Merchandise: Utilized in lip balms and glosses so as to add a light, pure candy taste
  1. Practical Meals
    • Well being Bars: Added to granola bars and power bars to scale back sugar content material
    • Meal Replacements: Utilized in shakes and meal alternative powders for palatability
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Monk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo Extract) – Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener | Bulk Supplier & OEM Factory

Manufacturer: AIHerba® (Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.)
Certifications: GMP, ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER, SC
Contact: 📧 sales@aiherba.com | info@aiherba.com | liaodaohai@gmail.com
Website: 🌐 www.aiherba.com

1. Product Overview

Monk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo Extract) is a natural sweetener derived from the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii, native to southern China. It contains mogrosides, the bioactive compounds responsible for its intense sweetness—up to 250 times sweeter than sugar—with zero calories and no effect on blood glucose levels.

AIHerba® supplies high-purity Monk Fruit Extract standardized to Mogroside V ≥ 20%–98% (HPLC), suitable for functional foods, beverages, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical formulations.

2. Botanical Source & Production Origin

  • Botanical Name: Siraitia grosvenorii (Swingle)

  • Family: Cucurbitaceae

  • Plant Part Used: Dried fruit

  • Country of Origin: Guangxi, China

  • Manufacturer: Shaanxi Zhonghong Investment Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Extraction Method: Water-ethanol extraction followed by membrane filtration and spray drying

3. Key Benefits & Health Effects

✅ Functional & Health Benefits

  1. Natural Zero-Calorie Sweetener: Ideal for sugar-free and low-calorie formulations.

  2. Blood Sugar Management: Does not raise blood glucose or insulin levels.

  3. Antioxidant Activity: Mogrosides possess strong free-radical scavenging properties.

  4. Anti-inflammatory & Immune Support: Studies indicate potential immune-regulating effects.

  5. Dental Health: Non-cariogenic, safe for teeth compared to conventional sugars.

  6. Weight Management Support: Helps reduce caloric intake naturally.

📚 References:

4. Traditional Applications

Monk fruit has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to:

  • Relieve coughs and sore throats

  • Cool the lungs and moisten dryness

  • Balance heat-related respiratory conditions

5. Recommended Dosage & Usage Guidelines

Application Recommended Dosage
Functional Beverages 0.01–0.2%
Dietary Supplements 100–500 mg/day
Food & Confectionery 0.05–0.5%
Pharmaceutical Formulations As per formulation need

💡 Tip: Monk Fruit Extract is 150–250x sweeter than sucrose—start with low concentrations and adjust for desired sweetness.

6. Specification & COA Summary

Item Specification Test Method
Appearance Light yellow to white powder Visual
Mogroside V ≥ 20%, 40%, 50%, 80%, 98% HPLC
Odor & Taste Characteristic, sweet Organoleptic
Loss on Drying ≤ 5.0% GB 5009.3
Ash ≤ 2.0% GB 5009.4
Solubility Water soluble Visual

7. Safety Testing Parameters

Pesticide Residue

Item Limit (mg/kg) Method
Organochlorine Pesticides ≤ 0.1 GC-MS
Organophosphorus Pesticides ≤ 0.1 GC-MS
Pyrethroids ≤ 0.2 GC-MS
Carbamates ≤ 0.1 LC-MS/MS

Heavy Metals

Item Limit (mg/kg) Method
Lead (Pb) ≤ 2.0 ICP-MS
Arsenic (As) ≤ 1.0 ICP-MS
Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 1.0 ICP-MS
Mercury (Hg) ≤ 0.1 ICP-MS

Microbiological Tests

Item Limit Method
Total Plate Count ≤ 1000 cfu/g GB 4789.2
Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g GB 4789.15
E. coli Negative GB 4789.3
Salmonella Negative GB 4789.4
Staphylococcus aureus Negative GB 4789.10

8. Production Process

  1. Raw Material Selection: Mature monk fruits are cleaned and dried.

  2. Water-Ethanol Extraction: Gentle extraction ensures mogroside integrity.

  3. Filtration & Concentration: Removal of insoluble materials and moisture reduction.

  4. Purification: Membrane filtration and chromatography to isolate mogrosides.

  5. Drying: Spray drying to fine powder form.

  6. Sieving & Packaging: Ensures uniform granularity and stable quality.

🔬 Each batch is tested for purity, mogroside content, and microbiological safety before dispatch.

9. Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging

  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

  • Shelf Life: 24 months in original unopened packaging.

  • Packaging: 25 kg/drum (food-grade fiber drum with double PE liner).

10. Sample Policy, Transportation & MOQ

  • Free Sample: 10–30 g available for quality testing.

  • Lead Time: 3–7 working days after order confirmation.

  • MOQ: 1 kg for testing orders; bulk discounts for ≥25 kg.

  • Shipping: By DHL, FedEx, or air freight; bulk by sea.

  • Custom Formulation: OEM/ODM available (custom sweetness ratio or blends).

11. Application Industries & Use Cases

Industry Application Examples
Food & Beverage Sugar-free drinks, protein shakes, energy bars
Dietary Supplements Weight control capsules, diabetic-friendly products
Pharmaceuticals Natural cough syrups, throat lozenges
Cosmetics Natural flavoring in oral care, toothpaste
Functional Foods Nutraceutical formulations, instant powders

12. Technical Advantages

  • ✅ GMP-certified production with traceable raw materials

  • ✅ Over 28 years of R&D and export experience

  • ✅ High sweetness stability under heat and pH variations

  • ✅ Customizable purity levels (20–98% Mogroside V)

  • ✅ Compliance with EU, FDA, and GB standards

13. Factory & Quality Assurance

AIHerba® integrates supercritical CO₂ extraction, water-ethanol extraction, and enzymatic purification to ensure high bioavailability and purity.
Our quality system complies with ISO9001 / ISO22000 / GMP, ensuring that every batch is consistent, safe, and export-ready.


(Representative manufacturing image – AIHerba, Xi’an Factory)

14. Certificates & Quality Documentation

  • GMP Certificate

  • ISO9001 / ISO22000

  • HALAL / KOSHER

  • COA, MSDS, TDS, and Third-Party Test Reports available upon request

15. Reference Standards

  • GB 2762-2017 (Limits for Contaminants in Foods)

  • GB 29921-2013 (Food Safety Microbial Standards)

  • FDA GRAS Notice No. 768 (Monk Fruit Extract)

  • PubMed: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of mogroside V

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