Sugars
Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener Classic
28.22 oz/1.76 lb/800 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
Why it scores 71
Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener Classic 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 -
Allulose Zero Calorie Sweetener Wholesome · 340 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Monk Fruit Pure Extract NuNaturals · 0.71 oz Not ultra-processed · No sugar alcohols Score 98 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Monk Fruit Organic Sweetener Granular Packets SweetLeaf · 1.13 oz/32 g Not ultra-processed Score 95 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Monk Fruit Liquid Splenda · 1.68 fl oz/50 mL Not ultra-processed · No sugar alcohols Score 95 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Monk Fruit Sweetener Classic
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 | 100 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 tsp (42.524 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.
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Monkfruit Sweetener with Erythritol Lakanto · 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g Score 71 out of 100 Good -
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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