Grown and harvested from vines in Guangxi Province, China, Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) is a rare fruit widely used as a sugar substitute. It is known to positively regulate blood glucose levels and help repair damaged pancreatic cells. Long utilized to relieve coughs and reduce fevers, new health benefits of this unique fruit are continuously being discovered.

Luo Han Guo is a relative of the cucumber and a member of the gourd family. It is a round, smooth, dusty green-brown fruit covered with fine, soft hairs and has a hard yet thin shell. The fruit is only used after drying and can be processed into a powder naturally rich in mogrosides. This compound gives Luo Han Guo an incredibly sweet taste and is also responsible for its associated health benefits. Though extremely sweet, Luo Han Guo is non-glycemic and does not affect blood sugar levels.