Luo Han Guo Extract,Monk Fruit Extract,Mogroside

Fructus Momordicae Extract  Lo Han Guo monk Fruit Powder Fructus Momordicae Extract Lo Han Guo monk Fruit Powder

Product Name: Lo Han Guo monk Fruit Powder

Latin name: Momordica Grosvenori Swingle

Used Part: fruit

Appearance: brownish yellow fine powder

Active Ingredients: Mogrosides

Specification: Mogrosides 80%; Mogroside V 20%-65%

Test Method: UV

CAS NO.: 88901-36-4  

Molecular Formula: C60H102O29

Molecular Weight:  1287.43

Type: Herbal Extract

Form:  Powder

Melting Point: 308°C-310°C

Physical Standard: CP2010

Chemical&Microorganism Standard: USP34

Other name: Momordica grosvenori P.E.,  Siraitia grosvenorii P.E.,  Luo Han Guo(Lo Han Guo)

Function: Natural sweetner

Description of Luo Han Guo Extract,Monk Fruit Extract,Mogroside

Monk Fruit, also called Luo Han Guo Extract, which refers to the fruit of S. grosvenori, a perennial, dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine, 2 to 5 m in length. The round, green fruit turns brown when dried and is covered with small hairs.

Monk fruit extract is used as a tea for immediate relief of discomfort. In southern China, monk fruit extract is popularly considered a longevity aid and is used to balance heat buildup caused by internal conditions, life-forces, or external heat. monk fruit is used as an expectorant and antitussive to treat lung congestion, cough, other respiratory ailments, and sore throat. Monk fruit extract also is used for constipation and chronic enteritis. Monk fruit extract is a low caloric, low glycemic food used as a sweetener in beverages and cooked food.

Luo Han Guo is a perennial vine, cultivated in northern Guangxi of China. Its dried fruits are ellipse or round, with brown or snuff surface and abundant small pale and black hairs. People have used it for centuries for both its sweet flavor and its medicinal property in China. After processed, it can be used as a remedy for colds and congestion of the lung. Nowadays Luo Han Guo is used as a low calorie-sweetening agent in juices or drinks, or it can be made into a desirable beverage itself.

Safety:

Luo Han Guo Extract (Mogroside) is safe when used as directed. No adverse effects have been associated with its use.

Luo Han Guo Extract have been approved GRAS by US FDA

Function of Luo Han Guo Extract,Monk Fruit Extract,Mogroside

1. Luo Han Guo Extract (Mogroside) contains high amounts of amino acids, fructose, vitamins and minerals. It is also used in traditional Chinese cooking for flavor and nutrition. It is a versatile natural sweetener that is ideally suited to replace artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. It works well in beverages, baked foods, nutritional foods, diet foods or any food product that requires either a low to no carbohydrate sweetener or low to no calories. Cooking or baking does not affect the flavor or sweetness of it.

2. Luo Han Guo Extract (Mogroside) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for colds, coughs, sore throats, gastrointestinal disorder, as well as a blood purifier.

3. Luo Han Guo Extract (Mogroside) is easily soluble in water without any sediment. The Extract contains 80% or greater Mogroside.  Mogroside is 300 times sweeter than cane sugar and is low in calories.  It is a stable, non-fermentable additive ideal for Diabetics.

Application of Luo Han Guo Extract,Monk Fruit Extract,Mogroside

1. Heat stroke with thirst: Take one fruit, break it open and stir into boiled water. Drink the liquid in place of tea.

2. Acute or chronic throat inflammation; aphonia. Take half a fruit and 3-5 seeds of sterculia. Cover with water and simmer, then swallow very slowly.

3. Chronic cough. Take 1 piece of fruit, cover with water, simmer, and drink the liquid. Do this twice each day.

4. Constipation in the aged. Take 2 pieces of fruit, obtain the juicy part and the seed (put the shell aside for other uses), break apart, cover with water, and simmer. Drink before going to bed.

5. Diabetes. Take an appropriate measure of the fruit and crush it or simmer it into a thick juice and add to food being prepared, using it as a substitute for sugar.