Monk Fruit Extract Powder (also known as Luo Han Guo extract) is produced by extracting and concentrating the mogrosides from the monk fruit, a small green melon native to southern China. The extract undergoes purification to remove off-flavors, resulting in a clean, sweet taste. Mogroside V is the primary sweetening compound, providing intense sweetness without calories, without raising blood glucose levels, and without promoting tooth decay. Monk fruit extract has received GRAS status from the FDA and is approved in many countries. It is heat-stable and pH-stable, making it suitable for a wide range of food processing conditions.