Monkfruit's Hidden Health Powers Revealed by New Study
A new study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows monkfruit contains abundant antioxidant-related compounds—terpenoids, flavonoids, and amino acids—concentrated in different parts of four Luohan Guo varieties, which interact with antioxidant receptors and may offer health benefits beyond sweetness. The findings also highlight that each variety has a unique metabolic profile, with implications for nutrition research and food manufacturing.