Siraitia Grosvenorii Fruit Powder
Multiple FDA GRAS notices for monk fruit (luo han guo) extracts have been accepted with 'no questions' (e.g., GRN 301, 359, 522, 556, 627). Used safely as a non-caloric sweetener.
What it is
Powdered fruit/extract of monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii / luo han guo); contains mogrosides (especially mogroside V), which are non-caloric sweet glycosides.
Non-caloric sweetener and flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- EU authorization pending
What regulators actually say
"FDA has no questions at this time regarding the conclusion of [the company] that Siraitia grosvenorii Swingle (Luo Han Guo) fruit juice concentrate is GRAS for use as a sweetener and flavoring ingredient."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS via multiple notifications (GRN 301, 359, 522, 556, 627, 706, 784) — FDA had no questions.
European Union — EFSA
Not yet authorized as food additive in the EU.
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