Monk fruit is a small gourd many people use as a low calorie sweetener. Stevia is a plant leaf extract that people use in the same way. Both monk fruit and stevia may be safe sweeteners for people ...

Monk fruit and stevia are two natural sweeteners and sugar substitutes. Limited research suggests specific health benefits for both. Still, they vary in sweetness, uses, and safety. Ultimately, the ...

Monk Fruit Recall Alert: FDA Says You Might Be Eating Stevia Instead originally appeared on Parade. A sweetener swap you didn’t sign up for just got the FDA’s second-highest risk warning. Bottles of ...

Two different recalls of NuNaturals sugar-free products were recently given the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. NuNaturals, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall for ...

A Eugene sweetener manufacturer is recalling certain lots of its NuNaturals sugar-free products because they were mislabeled. The two voluntary recalls of Organic Pure Stevia and Pure Monk Fruit ...

North Carolina based Elo Life Systems aims to commercialize a new natural high-intensity sweetener “inspired by monk fruit” in 2025 that boasts a “cleaner” taste profile, more affordable price tag, ...

Monk fruit and stevia are popular zero-calorie natural sweeteners. They're often used in baking, drinks, and other recipes. Both offer sweetness without the calories or blood sugar spikes that come ...