Lakanto Classic Monk Fruit 2:1 Sweetener is the only zero-calorie, zero-glycemic sweetener that is just like sugar. It is made from Monk Fruit which was used for centuries in Eastern traditional herbalism to increase chi and well-being, earning it the nickname “The Immortals’ Fruit”. We still grow and harvest Monk Fruit for LAKANTO® in the same pristine area and according to traditional and environmental methods.
Lakanto® Classic is a proprietary blend of two special ingredients, Erythritol and Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo). Erythritol is a sugar alcohol produced through the fermentation of non-GMO-certified corn. It exists in many foods such as grapes, mushrooms, cheese, wine and beer. The other ingredient high purity Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) extract is what makes Lakanto® Classic so unique. Grown mainly around the Guilin Mountains in southern China, this prized fruit has been used for thousands of years, earning it the nickname, The Longevity Fruit. Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) is often used as a sweetener on its own, but it is impractical due to its intense sweetness and strong taste.
In 1996, using a patented process, SARAYA became the first and only company to successfully integrate Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo) into a tabletop sweetener, creating a delicious one-of-a-kind product as sweet as sugar. Lakanto® also lacks the bitterness often associated with Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo)-based sweeteners. Lakanto® Classic goes the extra step, using a higher-purity extract from early-harvest Monk Fruit to achieve a clean, sugar-like taste.