Daily sweetener science
The Perfect Blend:
Monk Fruit and Resistant Maltodextrin
Modern consumers are looking for natural, low calorie and gut friendly ways to sweeten their day. The combination of Monk Fruit Extract and Resistant Maltodextrin creates a next generation daily sweetener that is health focused and naturally derived.
The future of everyday sweetness with a science backed blend.
At a glance
A plant-based sweetening system that combines intense sweetness from monk fruit with fiber-rich body from resistant maltodextrin.
Monk Fruit Extract
150 to 200 times sweeter than sugar, zero calories and rich in natural antioxidants.
Resistant Maltodextrin
Soluble dietary fiber that adds body, texture and supports digestive comfort.
About Resistant Maltodextrin (RMD)
The fiber that behaves like sugar in your recipes
Resistant maltodextrin is a soluble dietary fiber that gives structure and body to sweeteners while contributing fiber instead of empty calories.
Source Produced from starch through controlled enzymatic processing, resulting in a form that resists rapid digestion and functions as dietary fiber.
Function: adds body and texture similar to sugar in liquids and foods. It supports mouthfeel and flow while lowering effective calories.
Benefits of Resistant Maltodextrin
- Low glycemic index with slow digestibility compared to simple sugars.
- Supports gut health as a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial microbiota.
- Helps improve bowel regularity and digestive comfort over time.
- Assists in calorie reduction and satiety management when used consistently.
Resistant maltodextrin is the structure that holds the blend together so it does not feel thin or watery when added to drinks or recipes.
Benefits of Monk Fruit Extract
- Zero glycemic impact so suitable for people who need to monitor blood sugar.
- Does not rely on artificial chemistry so it keeps a natural origin story.
- Generally no lingering synthetic aftertaste that many artificial sweeteners have.
- Rich in antioxidants that may help protect against free radical damage.
Monk fruit extract serves as the sweetness engine in the blend and sets the tone for a naturally derived taste experience.
About Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo)
Natural sweetness from an ancient fruit
Monk fruit, or Luo Han Guo, has been used for centuries in traditional practices. Today, its extract powers modern sweeteners that are intensely sweet yet free from calories.
Source Derived from the fruit of Siraitia grosvenorii, native to Southeast Asia. Monk fruit extract is a concentrated form of the fruit’s sweet components.
Sweetness: about 150 to 200 times sweeter than sugar, while contributing virtually no calories.
Key component: mogrosides, which are powerful natural antioxidants that give monk fruit its intense sweetness profile.
Synergistic combination
Monk Fruit and RMD working together
When monk fruit and resistant maltodextrin are combined, they create a sweetening system that balances taste, texture and nutrition in one spoon.
Balanced sweetness: monk fruit provides the intense natural sweetness, while resistant maltodextrin adds a smooth mouthfeel and rounded taste experience.
Functional nutrition: each serving contributes prebiotic fiber without creating a sharp spike in blood sugar response.
Clean label appeal
Both components are plant based and accepted for use in major markets including the USA and the EU. This supports clean label expectations.
Versatile application
Suitable for daily beverages, bakery items, cereals, dairy products and as an everyday table sweetener for general home use.
Nutritional advantages
How the blend compares with other sweeteners
A quick look at calories, glycemic impact, natural origin and digestive health benefits across common sweetener options.
| Sweetener type | Calories (per tsp) | Glycemic impact | Natural or artificial | Digestive health benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Fruit + Resistant Maltodextrin | Approx. 1 kcal | Very low | 100 percent natural | Supports gut microbiota due to prebiotic fiber |
| Sugar (sucrose) | 16 kcal | High | Natural | No digestive health benefit |
| Stevia | 0 kcal | Low | Natural | No fiber benefit |
| Aspartame | 0 kcal | Moderate | Artificial | No digestive benefit |
| Erythritol | Approx. 0.2 kcal | Very low | Natural origin | May cause digestive discomfort in some individuals |
The Monk Fruit and Resistant Maltodextrin blend offers a rare combination of low calories, natural origin and prebiotic support that many other options do not deliver together.
Health benefits summary
What this blend supports in your daily routine
Improves digestive wellness
Resistant maltodextrin acts as a prebiotic fiber that can promote a healthy gut flora ecosystem.
Supports healthy blood sugar levels
Minimal impact on glucose and insulin response compared to regular sugar based habits.
Supports overall wellbeing
Natural sweetness helps reduce common sugar swings that can influence cravings and mental fatigue.
Gentle on the body
Non GMO, non laxative, keto friendly and appropriate for diabetic conscious lifestyles when used as guided.
Limitations of some alternatives
Understanding the ill effects of common sweeteners
Stevia based products
- Some commercial stevia blends contain fillers or additives that reduce purity.
- Can have a noticeable bitter aftertaste for certain individuals.
- Overconsumption may lead to digestive issues such as bloating or nausea in sensitive users.
- Some studies suggest that very high intake may alter gut microbiota over time.
Erythritol and sugar alcohols
- Though low in calories, large doses can cause bloating, gas or laxative style effects.
- Recent research has linked high blood erythritol levels with elevated cardiovascular risk in specific groups.
- May trigger discomfort in people with IBS or sensitivity to sugar alcohols.
- These options do not usually offer prebiotic or fiber related nutritional benefits.