Sweeteners

Monk Fruit Extract Powder (Mogroside V 50%)

Luo han guo extract standardised to 50% mogroside V — a rounded, fruit-forward sweetness at 150–250× sucrose, with none of the liquorice character of stevia.

SKU
ZNP-SW-004
Grade
Food grade
CAS number
88901-36-4
Country of origin
China (Guangxi)
Minimum order
5 kg
Lead time
3–7 business days from US stock
Non-GMO Kosher Halal Gluten-free FDA GRAS Organic option available

Product overview

Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii, luo han guo) has become the preferred natural high-intensity sweetener wherever taste matters more than cost. Its sweetness comes from mogrosides, principally mogroside V, and the sensory profile is noticeably rounder and more fruit-forward than stevia, with no liquorice note at any practical dose.

Standardised to 50% mogroside V, this grade delivers roughly 150–250× the sweetness of sucrose. It is heat and pH stable across normal processing ranges, which makes it reliable in baked goods and retorted products where some sweeteners drift.

Like all high-intensity sweeteners it supplies no bulk. In powders and baked applications it is almost always paired with allulose or erythritol — a combination that also rounds out the slight lingering finish monk fruit can leave at high dose.

Key facts at a glance

Product
Monk Fruit Extract Powder (Mogroside V 50%)
Grade
Food grade
CAS number
88901-36-4
Origin
China (Guangxi)
Minimum order
5 kg
Lead time
3–7 business days from US stock
Packaging
20 kg fibre drums with double PE liner. 1 kg and 5 kg foil pouches for sampling.
Documentation
Lot-specific COA, SDS, spec sheet, allergen and GMO statements

Technical specification

Appearance
Light yellow to off-white fine powder
Mogroside V
≥ 50.0% (HPLC)
Relative sweetness
150–250× sucrose
Particle size
100% through 80 mesh
Loss on drying
≤ 6.0%
Ash
≤ 5.0%
Heavy metals
≤ 10 ppm
Lead
≤ 1 ppm
Pesticide residues
Compliant with EU MRL
Total plate count
≤ 1,000 cfu/g
Yeast & mould
≤ 100 cfu/g
E. coli / Salmonella
Absent
Shelf life
24 months

Values shown are typical. The Certificate of Analysis issued for your specific lot governs.

Applications

  • Zero-sugar beverages and flavoured water
  • Keto and low-carb baked goods
  • Protein powders and meal replacements
  • Sugar-free chocolate and confectionery
  • Table-top sweetener blends with allulose or erythritol
  • Dairy and frozen desserts

Packaging & supply

20 kg fibre drums with double PE liner. 1 kg and 5 kg foil pouches for sampling.

Minimum order quantity
5 kg
Lead time
3–7 business days from US stock
Country of origin
China (Guangxi)
Shipping terms
FOB and DDP terms available. Domestic LTL and parcel, plus international air and sea freight.

Documentation supplied

  • Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
  • Technical and specification sheet
  • Allergen, GMO and gluten statements
  • Kosher and Halal certificates where applicable
  • Full lot traceability records

Questions about Monk Fruit Extract Powder (Mogroside V 50%)

Does monk fruit extract have an aftertaste?

Far less than stevia Reb A, and none of its liquorice character. At high use levels some panels detect a slight lingering sweetness, which is normally resolved by pairing monk fruit with allulose or erythritol rather than by reducing the dose.

What mogroside V percentage should I specify?

50% is the commercial standard and suits most applications. Grades at 25% cost less but require proportionally more material, while 80% grades exist for applications with severe volume constraints. Compare on cost per unit of delivered sweetness, not on price per kilogram.

Is monk fruit extract heat stable?

Yes. Mogrosides are stable across normal food processing temperatures and pH ranges, including baking and retort, which makes monk fruit reliable in applications where some sweeteners lose intensity during processing.

Can we make this to your specification?

Yes. Mesh size, assay strength, blend ratio, packaging format and label are all specifiable. We are your turnkey manufacturing partner — if you need this material milled differently, blended with another active, or delivered as a finished encapsulated product under your own brand, that is ordinary work for us rather than an exception.

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