2024-12-17 17:00:00
When it seemed that we had found the panacea to replace the consumption of refined sugars in our diet, thanks to the plant called stevia, a fruit appears on the scene that seems to perform the same nutritional function, with zero calories, without carbohydrates or proteins and with a fruity flavour sweeter.
We even talk about the Monk Fruit two hundred times sweeter that table sugar, which does not make you fat, does not cause gas or bloating, and is also proposed as an interesting natural solution for those who cannot or do not want to consume white sugar. We tell you all about this new product.
What is monk fruit sweetener?
Monk fruit is also known as Buddha fruit and is a small, round fruit It is grown in Southeast Asia. Used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, Food and drug administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) didn’t approve it as a sweetener until 14 years ago.
This refined sugar substitute is made by removing the seeds and skin of the Asian fruit, then grinding the pulp to obtain a juice, which is dried to obtain a concentrated sweet powder. However, although one of the sugars naturally present in Monk Fruit is fructose, its great sweetening power is not there, but in the antioxidants it has been found to contain.
Monk Fruit is currently considered a safe food, without side effects, perfect for replacing sugar and for all those people who are in the process of losing weight. Of course, it is not easy to find and, once obtained fresh, it takes very little time to go rancid. Therefore, in many places It is sold in its dry versioneven if its price is higher precisely because of all these difficulties.
Advantages of this new natural sweetener
Monk fruit draws its sweetness from a few natural compounds called mogrosides (chemical compounds), suitable for people with diabetes according to experts because it does not raise blood sugar levels. Furthermore, this sweet substitute is an option to consider for those people who want to reduce their consumption of calories and carbohydrates, since it provides none.
According to all the latest research, the consumption of this ‘sugar’ could have anti-inflammatory propertiestherefore its intake is recommended to relieve sore throat and reduce phlegm, inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Its antioxidants contribute to this power against inflammation. There has even been talk of the ability of this fruit to prevent some types of cancer, although it is still under study.
What allergies can monk fruit cause?
Any intolerances or allergies to this Asian fruit are rare, although there is a certain risk for those who do not like pumpkin, since this product is part of it. family of plants (cucurbitaceae).
Symptoms that can give us a clue to a possible allergy range from hives or skin rashrapid pulse, a certain feeling of dizziness, vomiting and, in more serious cases, difficulty breathing.
Although the researchers assure that further studies are still needed to support the long-term effects of Monk Fruit, it seems to be positive option for people with diabetes, and also for those who want to eliminate refined sugar from their diet.
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