Product Overview & China Production Capacity
Monk Fruit Extract (Luo Han Guo Extract, primary active Mogroside V CAS 88901-36-4) is a natural high-intensity sweetener derived from the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii, a vine native to southern China. Mogroside V is approximately 250–300 times sweeter than sucrose with zero calories and zero glycemic impact. China is the exclusive global source of monk fruit, with all commercial cultivation concentrated in Guangxi Province (primarily Guilin and surrounding regions), and annual monk fruit extract production exceeding 5,000 metric tons across multiple extraction facilities.
Monk fruit extract serves as a natural non-caloric sweetener in pharmaceutical formulations, dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages. Its clean sweet taste profile without the bitter aftertaste associated with stevia makes it increasingly popular for taste-masking applications. Chinese manufacturers offer standardized extracts with mogroside V content ranging from 25% to 55% and ultra-pure mogroside V isolate (≥95%) for pharmaceutical and premium food applications.
Manufacturing Standards & Quality Assurance
Extraction facilities hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, organic (USDA NOP, EU Organic), and kosher/halal certifications. Quality testing includes mogroside V content (HPLC), total mogrosides, moisture, ash, heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg), pesticide residues (multi-residue analysis), aflatoxins, solvent residues, and microbial limits. Products comply with FCC, JECFA specifications, and FDA GRAS determination requirements.
Fresh monk fruit is harvested in autumn, dried, and extracted with hot water. The aqueous extract undergoes macroporous resin adsorption chromatography to isolate mogrosides from sugars and other water-soluble components. Further purification through resin chromatography and crystallization achieves high mogroside V concentrations. Organic-certified production uses fruit from certified organic plantations with approved processing aids only.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number (Mogroside V) | 88901-36-4 |
| Botanical Source | Siraitia grosvenorii (Luo Han Guo) |
| Appearance | Light yellow to white powder |
| Mogroside V Content (HPLC) | 25–55% (standard) / ≥95% (isolate) |
| Sweetness Intensity | 250–300× sucrose |
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤1 ppm |
| Pesticide Residues | Meets EU/US limits |
| Solvent Residues | Meets specifications (water extraction) |
| Certifications | GRAS, Kosher, Halal, Organic available |
Packaging & Export Logistics
Monk fruit extract is packed in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 25 kg aluminum foil bags within fiber drums, stored under cool, dry conditions. Lead time is 7–14 business days. FOB from Guangzhou, Shanghai, or Nanning; CIF and DDP terms available.
Documentation includes CoA, SDS, organic certificates, kosher/halal certificates, GRAS determination letter, and phytosanitary certificates. Non-hazardous classification simplifies global logistics.
China Supply Advantage
As the sole global source of monk fruit, China holds a unique monopoly position in monk fruit extract supply. Direct procurement from Guangxi-based extractors eliminates intermediary markups and ensures the freshest, highest-quality raw material. Chinese monk fruit extract producers serve the world’s leading food, beverage, and supplement companies with consistent mogroside V standardization and the organic, kosher, and GRAS certifications required for premium market positioning.