Monk Fruit Extract
Monk fruit extract is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener derived from monk fruit.
Found In
- Natural sweetener blends
- Sugar-free beverages
- 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)
- 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.
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
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS FDA-Notified)
From 2010 to 2017, FDA issued no objections to GRAS notices related to monk fruit extract. GRAS notices include: 301, 359, 522, 556, 627, 706 and 784.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Monk fruit decoction considered not novel in food.
In 2019, EFSA evaluated the safety of monk fruit extract as a food additive.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Future review in queue.
Health Canada
Permitted for use as a sweetener. Ingredient has a history of safe use as a food.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025