Food
Monk Fruit In The Raw Golden Raw Cane Sugar Replacement
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
Why it scores 71
Monk Fruit In The Raw Golden Raw Cane Sugar Replacement scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Monk fruit extract: WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sugar substitutes
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Organic Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener NOW® Real Food · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Truvia Truvia · 2.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Monk Fruit Pure Extract NuNaturals · 0.71 oz Not ultra-processed · No sugar alcohols Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Organic Liquid Stevia Extract 365 Everyday Value · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No sugar alcohols Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Allulose Zero Calorie Sweetener Wholesome · 340 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Monk Fruit In The Raw Golden Raw Cane Sugar Replacement
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 2 tsp. (8 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Erythritol, Monk Fruit Extract
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu