Monk fruit extract is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from monk fruit.
Monk Fruit Extract
Found In
- Natural sweetener blends
- Sugar-free beverages
Also Known As
- Luo Han Guo Extract
- Monk’s Fruit Concentrate
- Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Concentrate
- Siraitia Grosvenorii Swingle Fruit Extract (SGFE)
The Beverage Bottom Line
Monk fruit extract is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified)
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Monk fruit decoction considered not novel in food.
In 2019, EFSA evaluated the safety of monk fruit extract as a food additive.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Future review in queue.
Health Canada
Permitted for use as a sweetener. Ingredient has a history of safe use as a food.
This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.