Model: | 1 |
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Brand: | CBA |
Origin: | Made In China |
Category: | Agriculture & Foods / Agricultural Products & Resources / Plant Extract |
Label: | Fructus Momordicae E , Luo Han Guo Extract , high efficient |
Price: |
US $1
/ pc
|
Min. Order: | 1 pc |
Last Online:03 Apr, 2018 |
Product Description
Brief Chemical Information
Product | Luo Han Guo Extract |
Other Name | Monk Fruit Extract |
Appearance | Light yellow to white powder |
Sweetness | 300 times sweeter than sucrose |
Solubility | 100% soluble in water |
Stability | Temperature
The sweetness hardly change under 0~180 centigrade. It is suitable for ice foods and baked foods. Ph value The sweetness hardly change under Ph 2~9. under Ph4.5, it gets to the most sweetness. Most beverages acidity is about Ph4.5.So this product is a proper sweetener for beverages |
Specification | 7%,30%Mogrosides(Yellow Powder)
80% Mogrosides/ 25% Mogroside V(Yellow Powder) 90% Mogrosides/30% Mogroside V(Yellow Powder) 90% Mogrosides/30% Mogroside V(White Powder) |
Safety Data | A traditional and historically consumed fruit.
No known adverse reactions reported. |
Moisture | < 5% |
Ph | 4.30 (1g in 1000ml water) |
Luo Han Guo Extract is a healthy sugar substitute derived from the monk fruit and is naturally rich in mogrosides. Interestingly, mogrosides are natural compounds with incredibly sweet taste, much sweeter than sugar but contains zero calories and does not affect blood sugar levels.
Luo Han Guo is a rare fruit first used by the monks living in the mountain regions of China since the 13th century for its benefits to blood sugar levels, cholesterol management, immunity, digestive health, and respiratory functions.
Luo Han Guo Extract is an all-natural and unique way to add an incredibly sweet taste to your favourite recipes and beverages.
Unlike artificial sweeteners, Luo Han Guo Extract does not raise insulin and cholesterol levels or stimulate fat storage. It can be particularly helpful for people who wants to achieve a low-caloric and low-sugar diet without sacrificing flavour.
The sweet taste of Luo Han Guo Extract comes from a group of phytonutrients called mogrosides, which are also responsible for monk fruit's abilities to control blood sugar and insulin levels, protect the heart, provide antioxidant protection, and stimulate active immunity.
Applications
As a Non nutritive Sweetener and Flavor Enhancer.Use in flavors, foods, beverages, gums, baked foods, dietary supplements, powdered drinks, nutritional bars, and chocolates, etc.
Beverages:
An orange flavored beverage was formulated using Luo Han as the sweetening compound.
The beverage was filled in bottles and stored at room temperature and 90°Ffor 90 days. The results indicate that there was no loss of sweetness during preparation or during storage even at elevated temperatures. The beverage was characterized as having a delayed sweetness onset and some licorice aftertaste. However, the beverage had an acceptable flavor profile.
These results indicate that in acid solutions (pH 3.27) It is is highly stable and its use at a level of 0.04% provides adequate sweetness comparable to about 7-8 % sucrose level
Yogurt:
The use of Luo Han Guo Extract in yogurts was evaluated at levels of 0.027 and 0.033 % level.
These levels were judged as providing acceptable sweetness to the yogurt. Although it not have the same sweetness profile as sugar , the sweetness quality was judged as acceptable.
Caramels:
The caramels were evaluated and were characterized as having good sweetness quality and stability. No loss of sweetness was detected during preparation and after storage for 90 days.
The level of Luo Han guo Extract used was 0.04%.
Hard Candies:
Cherry flavored sugarless hard candies were prepared and stored for 90 days.
Luo Han Guo Extract was added to the candy as a 50% aqueous solution at the level of 0.25% dry solids basis.
This level was determined as providing good sweetness level with some cooling effect. Higher levels of Luo Han may be needed for other, sweeter flavors.
Chewing Gum:
Mint flavored, sugarless chewing gums were prepared and storedfor 90 days. The level of Luo Han Guo Extract added to the gum was 0.5%.
This level was needed to provide the sweetness level needed for the gum. Luo Han was stable during processing and storage with no detectable loss. The flavor of the gum was comparable to standard sugar free gums.
Mouthwash:
A typical mouthwash formulation was prepared and sweetened with Luo Han.
The level of Luo Han needed to provide the desired sweetness level was 0.04%. Luo Han Guo Extract served as a good sweetening agent in this application. There was no detectable loss of sweetness during preparation and storage. The level of Luo Han may need to be increased if higher sweetness level is desired.
Muffins:
In this application, Luo Han Guo Extract is used at 0.09% and the sweetness of the muffin is found acceptable. The sweetness quality of the finished muffin was good with no detectable loss of sweetness during baking.
Juice: LHG Powder extract 0.02%; LHG juice conc: 0.2%
Flavor Milk: LHG Powder extract- 0.005-0.05%
Non Dairy Creamer: LHG Powder extract- 0.25%
Safety
Luo Han Guo is safe and used as food/beverages and medicine in China for over 300 years. No side effects are found.
It was introduced in the US in the 1900's, and the US FDA considers the fruit and its extract a food.
LD 50 (lethal dose that reduces the test population by 50%) testing on mice using a freeze-dried extracts - Mogroside was greater than 10 g/kg, and no death is found.
Using the maximum concentration (60%) and maximum volume (0.4 ml/ log wt) poured the solution (equivalent to 24 g/ kg body weight) down the throat, and observed the activity of the animal and found no fatalities. The animals were under observation for two weeks after the dosage and there was no abnormal behavior and no fatalities observed.