Can I cook with Whole Earth Monk Fruit?
Yes. You can use Whole Earth Monk Fruit with Erythritol in place of sugar in recipes. It measures like sugar, 1-to-1, so is an easy swap in recipes.
Is erythritol safe for consumption?
The FDA has given erythritol GRAS status (Generally Recognized as Safe).
Doesn’t erythritol cause gastrointestinal distress?
Erythritol's high digestive tolerance distinguishes it from other polyols.
What is erythritol?
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) used as a sweetener in many reduced calorie foods. The erythritol in our products is obtained through the fermentation of glucose from non-GMO corn using yeast. It is similar to the erythritol that occurs naturally in fruits like pears, melons and grapes. Erythritol’s caloric value of zero calories per [...]
Why is Erythritol the first ingredient in Whole Earth Monk Fruit?
Monk fruit extract is extremely sweet so only a little amount is needed to deliver a lot of sweetness. We blend monk fruit with erythritol to give it the bulk of a sugar replacement so it can be used as a 1-to-1 swap with sugar in recipes.
Is monk fruit safe for consumption?
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 [...]
What is monk fruit extract?
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.
What is monk fruit?
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.
Doesn’t a gram of carbohydrate have 4 calories? How can it be labeled as 0 calories?
Per FDA regulations, the product is labeled as zero calories as it has less than 5 calories per serving. The 8 grams of carbohydrate is from the erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol with virtually zero calories per gram. The Whole Earth Monk Fruit with Erythritol Nutrition Facts panel is in compliance with all regulations.
Does Whole Earth Monk Fruit have calories/carbohydrates?
Monk Fruit extract is a sweetener with zero calories. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, which is a carbohydrate but has virtually zero calories per gram.