Golden Monk Fruit Blend
Summary
The Golden Monk Fruit Blend is composed of erythritol, monk fruit, allulose, and golden monk fruit extract, which are natural sweeteners with minimal processing. The product avoids artificial sweeteners and harmful additives, resulting in a clean ingredient list. Its processing level is low, contributing to a favorable health profile compared to more heavily processed sweeteners.
At a glance
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ErythritolNeutral
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener. It is produced by fermenting glucose with yeast, resulting in a product that is 60-70% as sweet as sugar. It is well-tolerated by most people and does not raise blood sugar levels.
Risks
Excessive consumption may cause digestive discomfort, such as bloating or diarrhea.
Benefits
Provides sweetness without calories and does not contribute to tooth decay. Suitable for people with diabetes as it does not affect blood glucose levels.
Monk FruitNeutral
Monk fruit is a natural sweetener derived from the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii. It contains mogrosides, which are intensely sweet compounds that provide sweetness without calories. Monk fruit extract is often used in small amounts due to its high sweetness intensity.
Benefits
Offers a natural, calorie-free alternative to sugar and may have antioxidant properties due to mogrosides.
AlluloseNeutral
Allulose is a rare sugar that is not metabolized by the body, providing sweetness with minimal calories. It is naturally found in small quantities in foods like figs and raisins. Allulose is about 70% as sweet as sucrose and does not raise blood sugar levels.
Risks
Excessive intake may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating or diarrhea.
Benefits
Does not significantly impact blood glucose or insulin levels, making it suitable for diabetics. Provides a sugar-like taste and texture with fewer calories.
Golden Monk Fruit ExtractNeutral
Golden Monk Fruit Extract is a concentrated form of monk fruit sweetener, often used for its intense sweetness. It is processed to isolate mogrosides, the sweet components of the fruit. This extract provides a natural, calorie-free sweetening option.
Benefits
Offers a natural, calorie-free sweetening option with potential antioxidant benefits from mogrosides.
Processing
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