Yes, Stevia Leaf & Monk Fruit 0 Calorie Sweetener is certified kosher Parve. It is certified kosher by OU (Orthodox Union Kosher). OU Kosher is the world's largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, certifying more than 500,000 products in more than 6,000 plants located in 80 countries around the world.

Yes, Stevia Leaf & Monk Fruit is gluten free and appropriate for individuals following a gluten-free lifestyle.

Stevia Leaf & Monk Fruit 0 Calorie Sweetener is appropriate for use by individuals with diabetes. Sugar substitutes, such as Stevia Leaf & Monk Fruit, can be used to sweeten foods and drinks with fewer calories and carbohydrates when they replace sugar. One serving of Stevia Leaf & Monk Fruit contains 0 calories and up [...]

The Non-GMO Project's mission is to "preserve and build sources of non-GMO products, educate consumers and provide verified non-GMO choices." It offers third party verification and labeling for non-GMO food and products in North America. Part of its mission is to "educate consumers and the food industry to help build awareness about GMOs and their [...]

Yes. The ingredients in Stevia Leaf Monk Fruit 0 Calorie Sweetener are produced without bioengineering, and our product is Non-GMO Project verified.

All of the ingredients in Whole Earth are processed to assure consistency of taste, safety and stability. Depending upon the ingredient, our suppliers may use chemicals to process the ingredient, but none of these processing aids remain in the final ingredient at detectable levels. Under U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, these processing aids are [...]

Yes. Scientific research and a long history of safe use show that monk fruit sweeteners can be safely consumed. In 2009 in the U.S., monk fruit sweeteners were given Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The FDA has reviewed the published research, listened to expert opinions and, based on the evidence, has no objections to [...]

Monk fruit extract is made by first juicing the monk fruit, then filtering out insoluble plant material, extracting out a high concentration of the main sweetening component, Mogroside V, and finally drying into a powder. The final extract is about 150–200 times sweeter than sugar and contributes virtually no calories in application.

Monk fruit, also known as lo han guo, is a small, round sub-tropical melon grown in Southeast Asia. According to legend, the fruit is named after Buddhist monks who first cultivate the fruit nearly 800 years ago.

Stevia leaf extract is more than 200 times sweeter than sugar so only a small amount is needed to sweeten in each serving.