Monk fruit extract is 300 times sweeter than cane sugar, but not because of natural sugars like most other fruits. The incredible sweetness is due to the presence of mogrosides, powerful antioxidants with varying levels of sweetness. Because of this, organic monk fruit extract is metabolized differently by the body and has a negligible effect on blood sugar.
Unlike many other sugar substitutes and sweeteners, monk fruit extract has no bitter aftertaste, either.
Moreover, monk fruit contains almost no calories. This makes it the ideal sugar replacement for people keeping a close eye on their blood-sugar levels, or those who are working on their weight-loss plans.