Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Monk fruit extract / mogroside V is recognized by FDA via successful GRAS notices (no questions letters) for use as a non-nutritive sweetener. EFSA evaluation pending novel food authorization, but US use is widespread.
What it is
Extract from monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii, syn. Momordica grosvenorii); rich in mogrosides, a high-intensity natural sweetener.
Used as a no-calorie natural sweetener; FDA has accepted multiple GRAS notices (e.g., GRN 301, 522, 706).
Why it's flagged
- EU not yet authorized as novel food (status evolving)
- Quality variation by extract grade
What regulators actually say
"FDA has no questions regarding the notifier's conclusion that Luo Han Guo (Siraitia grosvenorii Swingle) fruit extract is GRAS for its intended use as a general purpose, non-nutritive sweetener in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Multiple successful GRAS notices (e.g., GRN 301) – FDA had no questions on its use as sweetener
European Union — EFSA
Novel food authorization in EU under review/limited authorizations
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