Frequently asked questions
What is monk fruit?
Monk fruit is a fist-sized melon that has traditionally been cultivated in small family orchards for over 800 years and gets its name from the Buddhist monks who first cultivated the fruit found in a mountainous region of southern China. Historically, the fruit was dried and used to create a tea-like beverage. It is also referred to as luo han guo.
What is monk fruit extract?
Monk fruit is used as either a dry or liquid extract of the juice of the fruit. The liquid juice extract is simply the juice of the fruit. It is 15-20 times sweeter than sugar and contains zero calories per serving with a zero glycemic index.
What is llinea™ monk fruit?
llinea™ monk fruit is the juice extract of monk fruit packaged in bottles so it can easily be added to beverages and foods to add sweetness and enhance flavor. Very little is needed to add the desired level of sweetness or to enhance flavor. Six drops of llinea™ monk fruit is equivalent in sweetness to one teaspoon of sugar. It has zero calories and a zero glycemic index per serving.
Are there ingredients other than monk fruit in llinea™ monk fruit?
There are no added ingredients to llinea™ monk fruit: no erythritol; no other sugar alcohols; no added water. It is simply the juice extract of monk fruit.
What is the serving size of llinea™ monk fruit?
The serving size of llinea™ monk fruit is six drops, which is equal in sweetness to 1 teaspoon of sugar. A 1/8 teaspoon serving (12 drops) is equivalent to 2 teaspoons of sugar.
How many servings are in each bottle of llinea™ monk fruit?
Each bottle contains 190-200 servings.
How many calories are in a serving of llinea™ monk fruit?
There are zero calories per serving.
How many grams of carbohydrate are in a serving of llinea™ monk fruit?
There are zero grams of carbohydrate per serving.
What is the glycemic index of llinea™ monk fruit?
The glycemic index is zero per serving
What is the sweetening equivalent of llinea™ monk fruit compared to sugar?
Each 1/8 teaspoon (12 drops) is equivalent to the sweetness of 2 teaspoons of sugar.
Doesn’t monk fruit have calories?
All fruits contain calories, however the juice extract of monk fruit is 15-20 times sweeter than sugar and very little is needed to achieve a desired sweetness that contains zero calories per serving.
Is monk fruit safe for consumption?
Yes. Scientific research and a long history of safe use show that monk fruit is safe for adults and children. In 2009 the US FDA designated monk fruit a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) food product.
Is llinea™ monk fruit Non-GMO?
Yes, it is from monk fruit that were not genetically engineered.
Is llinea™ monk fruit organic?
No.
Is llinea™ monk fruit appropriate for individuals with diabetes?
Yes, it is appropriate for use by individuals with diabetes. llinea™ monk fruit can be used to replace sugar when sweetening foods and drinks. One serving (6 drops) contains zero calories and zero carbohydrates and has a zero glycemic index.
People with diabetes or who are concerned about glucose levels should aware that the products they add monk fruit to sweeten may contain calories and carbohydrates. Always check Nutrition Facts for caloric and carbohydrate information of products.
Is llinea™ monk fruit gluten free?
Yes, it is appropriate for individuals following a gluten free lifestyle.
Is llinea™ monk fruit kosher?
Yes, it is certified kosher PARVE. It is certified kosher by OU (Orthodox Union Kosher). OU Kosher is the world’s largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, certifying more than 500,000 products in over 6,000 plants located in 80 countries around the world.
Does llinea™ monk fruit need to be refrigerated?
llinea™ monk fruit has no added preservatives so it retains freshness best when refrigerated. That’s why we recommend that it is stored in your refrigerator after opening.
I have used the product at home for a long time, both refrigerated and non-refrigerated without any quality problems. However, since all environments are different, and we want people to have a great experience, refrigeration after opening provides a more consistent storage environment.
If your consumption of llinea™ is daily, or multiple times a day like mine, be sure to screw down the cap to the top after each use and put the bottle back in the refrigerator and this will ensure the best shelf life.
Can llinea™ monk fruit be used in cooking and baking? Is it stable in hot liquid?
Yes, llinea™ monk fruit can be used in cooking and baking and is stable in hot liquids.
Who markets llinea™ monk fruit?
Pentas, Inc., a small, private company, markets and distributes llinea™ monk fruit.
Why is the country of origin China?
Monk fruit is not grown in the United States. Monk fruit is native to southern China and northern Thailand and is grown primarily in the mountains near Guilin, China, in the province of Guangxi. llinea™ monk fruit is bottled at the processing location to ensure the highest level of freshness.
Questions about llinea™ monk fruit?
For questions or comments please email administration@monkfruit.us