Monk fruit extract in protein powder

What it is

The FDA describes monk fruit, also called luo han guo, as a plant native to southern China, known by the botanical name Siraitia grosvenorii. The FDA covers its fruit extract on its sweeteners page and says the extract contains varying levels of compounds called mogrosides.

The ingredient lists here do not say why it was added.

How labels word it

• Monk Fruit Extract

Powders that list it (4)

• 6 Momentous Whey Protein Isolate, Vanilla Whey · 6 ingredients Grass-fed whey protein isolate, ProHydrolase®, Natural flavors, Salt, Monk fruit extract, Stevia
• 7 Manitoba Harvest Complete Plant Protein Blend, Vanilla Plant · 7 ingredients Pea Protein*, Hemp Seed Powder*, Coconut Sugar*, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum*, Monk Fruit Extract, Oregano Extract
• 7 Momentous Whey Protein Isolate, Chocolate Whey · 7 ingredients Grass-fed whey protein isolate, ProHydrolase®, Natural flavors, Cocoa, Salt, Monk fruit extract, Stevia
• 8 Momentous 100% Plant Protein, Chocolate Plant · 8 ingredients PURIS® Pea Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein, Cocoa, Organic Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Salt, Stevia, Monk Fruit Extract

Sources

• FDA, Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food