Monk Fruit

Monk fruit, also known as Luo Han Guo, is a small, green gourd native to southern China. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported health benefits. The fruit is particularly valued today as a natural sweetener due to its intense sweetness, which comes from compounds called mogrosides. These compounds are significantly sweeter than sugar but contain zero calories, making monk fruit an appealing sugar substitute for those looking to reduce their caloric intake or manage blood sugar levels.