Hundreds of years ago, nestled in the mountains of southern China, Monk fruit was discovered. This fruits mysterious and extraordinary plant that captivated people with its natural sweetness. Unlike other fruits that gets its sweetness from sucrose and fructose, Monk fruit gets its sweetness from antioxidant compounds called “Mogrosides” that are processed differently inside our bodies. While monk fruit has been used as a traditional sweetener in China for centuries, it gained international recognition and popularity more recently. In the early 2000s and with the modern technology allowed for the extraction of the monk fruit's sweet compounds the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status to monk fruit extract as a sweetener. This designation allowed its use in various food and beverage products. Monk fruit sugar is commonly used as a sugar substitute and natural alternative to artificial sweeteners in various food and beverage products, including beverages, baked goods, and condiments. At Dxivare® Our mission is to improve healthy living through empowering individuals to make nutritious food choices, promotes a balanced and sustainable approach to eating, and provides resources to support a healthy lifestyle..