Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract

Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Extract is derived from monk fruit (luo han guo), a small melon native to southern China that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The extract contains mogrosides, particularly mogroside V, which are triterpene glycosides responsible for sweetness levels 150-250 times greater than sucrose while providing zero calories and no glycemic response. In cosmetic formulations, particularly oral care and lip products, it serves as a natural sweetening agent that effectively masks bitter or unpleasant tastes from active ingredients and proteins without contributing to tooth decay or affecting blood sugar levels.