Organic Monk Fruit Extract, 5 oz, Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener Organic No Erythritol and Zero Calorie, Sugar Substitute, Powdered Monkfruit Sweetener Keto and Paleo Diet Friendly, 458 Servings

Great product. Small bag, but a little goes a long way. 1/4 teaspoon sweetens coffee/tea perfectly. No extra additives. Slight after taste, but easy to get used to for a healthy alternative and zero calories! Definitely worth the price. I transferred it to a glass jar with lid. Works well.

I absolutely love the texture of this particular monk fruit, since it does not clump. Also, it was a necessity that it be organic. Another necessity was that it be a pure monk fruit, and not include any alcohol based sugars. This brand meets all of those criteria, and tastes fantastic. I chose monk fruit because I do not want to eat, refined sugar anymore, and I wanted a completely sugar-free option as an alternative to maple syrup. It seems to be low histamine. I put it in pretty much everything: smoothies, tea, soups, and stews, almond butter, and desserts.

Dosage is key and it takes a few tries to get it right. For my favorite cup (a Dunoon bone china mug), a heaped spoon using the supplied scoop is about right for coffee, while a level, non-heaped scoop works well for tea. In terms of sweetness, it’s roughly equivalent to a spoon of sugar and does a good job of neutralizing coffee’s bitterness. It is not as sweet as monk fruit blends that contain erythritol—those required about four packets for me—but the absence of additives is exactly what makes this product appealing. This feels like a reasonable compromise: slightly less sweet, but cleaner. As of now, I’m not aware of any risks or unpleasant side effects, and I’m hoping it proves to be the healthier option over time. It is too soon to confirm cost but I expect this to be much less costly than the erythritol version even though the steep cost of a single bag.

Lately, I’ve been trying to prepare more homemade snacks instead of buying packaged ones all the time, especially for busy workdays when I just need something quick between meals. One thing I started making regularly is homemade protein balls with oats, peanut butter, seeds, and protein powder. I decided to try this product in the recipe, and honestly it worked out much better than I expected. Since the powder is concentrated, I only need a small amount to get the sweetness right. At first, I added too much because I treated it like regular sugar, but after making the recipe a couple of times, it became very easy to adjust. The sweetness feels smoother and lighter, and it doesn’t overpower the rest of the ingredients. I also noticed that it blends in evenly without leaving a grainy texture behind. Another thing I appreciate is how versatile it is. Sometimes I use it in smoothies or coffee during the day, and other times it goes directly into snack recipes like these protein balls. It saves me from keeping multiple sweeteners in the kitchen, which makes meal prep feel more organized and simple. Having this sweetener around has made that habit easier to maintain because I can make snacks that still taste good without relying so heavily on regular sugar.

We go Ketogenic diet, whenever we need to lose a few pounds. Due to various questions about certain non-nutritive sweeteners, such as erythritol, and the somewhat limited info about allulose, we decided to try monk fruit extract alone. We had bought some monk fruit-sweetened animal crackers on Amazon and these were quite tasty. Well, the commercial producers must have some trick we're not using, because monk fruit both in coffee we brewed and in ice cream we made was a disaster. There is an aftertaste that is a cross between metallic and bitter and it overwhelms whatever sweetening benefit the extract provided. Also, whereas there are 1:1 ratio sweeteners where you have volume (similar to granulated sugar), there is no volume here. Trying to add gelatin or fiber to create volume in baked goods was a nightmare. And the aftertaste remained: the final nail in the coffin. Perhaps this was a bad batch or there is come genetic predisposition our family has NOT to tolerate this product, but friends we had over were honest enough to say it was unappealing to them, as well, noticing the same aftertaste. We threw out the coffee and the ice cream. A cookie recipe, two days before, also was a huge fail. I won't say the aftertaste is as awful as that in old-style saccharin products, but it's very close. Disappointing purchase boasting bad flavor and limited usefulness.

The monk fruit powder says it is pure which is a major plus, given the side effects of some of the sugar alcohols added to it and stevia. I like the flavor and use a small scoop for a large cup of beverage. No calories and no spike in glucose levels make this a sweet-a-holic's dream substitute. Haven't tried it in pies, custards, etc. since I don't keep sweet desserts in the house. For beverages I highly recomment it.

I've been trying to pay more attention to the ingredients I use while cooking at home, especially in drinks and small desserts. This powder has been helpful because I can still add sweetness without feeling like I'm overdoing sugar in every recipe. I mostly use it in coffee, yogurt, and oatmeal, but I've also added small amounts to smoothies and homemade snacks. What I like most is how simple it is to include in everyday meals. Good product...

For the last few days, I've been adding this to my pancake mix to see how it works. On the first try, I used more than needed, so the sweetness was a bit strong. The next time, I reduced the amount and it came out much better. Now I only add a small pinch to the batter. It blends in smoothly and the texture of the pancakes stays the same. There wasn't any odd aftertaste, and my family didn't notice a difference. It's been helpful for cutting back on regular sugar while still enjoying homemade breakfast.

Very good sweetener Seems authentic, I tested it with CGM and it didn’t cause any issues

you think it's expensive for 5 oz, but it's not because you only need less than a quarter of teaspoon for each drink.

Do not recommend. Had a horrid taste tout and threw away my tea.

I hated the after taste