Monk fruit is a small round fruit native to Southern China and Northern Thailand. It's traditional name is "luo han guo". Luo han translates to "monk" and guo is "fruit" in Chinese. Thought to be named after the Buddhist monks who first cultivated the fruit some 800 years ago. It has been used for centuries in these countries to treat diabetes, digestion issues and obesity.
Monk fruit has some similarities to other natural sweeteners but also some key differences. Monk fruit and stevia both come from natural sources, monk fruit from a fruit and stevia from a leaf. The main difference is in the aftertaste, many people cannot tolerate the aftertaste of stevia but find monk fruit does not have an aftertaste. Sugar alcohols ex: xylitol & erythritol are not always calorie free and some have an impact on glycemic index and are not always digested well. Agave is also becoming more popular as a sugar alternative. It contains sugar and calories and due to the high amount of fructose it contains it can cause digestion issues and bloating for some people.
The original liquid monk fruit sweetener. 100% natural, 100% zero calorie, 100% delicious. Add some sweetness to your favorite beverages, yogurt, smoothies and oatmeal.
SweetMonk is a very concentrated sticky liquid. 4-6 drops is the equivalent of about 1 tsp of sugar. Approximately 150 servings per bottle. This is generally enough for a single serving of food or beverage.
SweetMonk has no impact on blood glucose levels which makes it a great option for diabetics. What more could you ask for. Because monk fruit is so sweet, just a little is needed to sweeten your favourite foods and beverages. Try it in: coffee, tea, plain yogurt, smoothies, protein shakes, oatmeal and homemade popsicles. SweetMonk is vegan, kosher and gluten free.
