Monk Fruit Sweetener in Australia
Naturally Sweet Monk Fruit is a blend of monk fruit extract and erythritol. It is keto-friendly, has very low calories and zero carbohydrates, and has no bitter after-taste. Swap it for sugar 1:1, so your recipes keep the same measurements.
Pick your size: retail pouches for the pantry, 25Kg bulk for cafés and commercial kitchens, or pure organic monk fruit extract powder.
What is monk fruit sweetener?
Monk fruit (luo han guo) is a small melon grown in southern China. Its sweetness comes from compounds called mogrosides, which are extracted from the fruit to make an intense sweetener. FSANZ approved monk fruit extract for use in Australian food on 31 October 2018, and NSW Health lists it among the permitted sweeteners with a history of safe consumption.
Why does the blend contain erythritol?
Monk fruit extract on its own is far sweeter than sugar, so it is hard to measure and has no bulk. Blending it with erythritol gives a granular sweetener that measures and bakes like sugar. That is what makes the 1:1 swap possible.
One thing to know: NSW Health notes that sugar alcohols such as erythritol can have a laxative effect if eaten in excess. Start with smaller amounts if you are new to it.
How to use it
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Hot drinks: stir in as you would sugar.
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Baking: replace sugar 1:1 by volume. Bakes may brown less than with sugar, so check them a few minutes early.
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Everyday cooking: sauces, dressings, porridge, yoghurt.
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Not sure about conversions? See our Which Sweetener guide and stevia conversion chart.
Monk fruit, stevia or erythritol?
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Monk fruit blend: 1:1 with sugar, clean taste, easiest swap.
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Stevia: very concentrated, so you use far less. Great for drinks and tight budgets.
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Erythritol: the bulking sugar alcohol in our blend, also sold on its own.
Not sure which suits you? Our Which Sweetener guide compares them side by side, and our monk fruit extract guide goes deeper on how monk fruit works.
Monk fruit FAQs
Is monk fruit sweetener approved in Australia?
Yes. FSANZ approved monk fruit extract as an intense sweetener in October 2018 (FSANZ report A1129).
Can I use it 1:1 instead of sugar?
Yes. Naturally Sweet Monk Fruit Blend is designed to be substituted for sugar on a 1:1 basis.
Is it keto-friendly?
Yes. It has zero carbohydrates and very low calories.
Does it have an after-taste?
Our blend has no bitter after-taste.
What is the difference between the blend and the extract powder?
The blend is ready to use at 1:1. The organic extract powder is pure and far more concentrated, so you use a tiny amount.
