Monk Fruit (Luo Han Guo)
Siraitia grosvenorii (Swingle) C. Jeffrey (Cucurbitaceae)
Authentic Luo Han Guo grown in the mountainous karst terroir of Guilin, Guangxi. Sourced as whole dried fruit, raw fruit powder, or purified water-extracted monk fruit extract standardized in natural Mogroside V for zero-calorie natural sweetening.
- Plant Part
- Whole Ripe Fruit
- Origin
- Guilin, Guangxi, China
- MOQ
- 25 kg
- Shelf Life
- 24–36 months from production
Standardized Specification
Published specification ranges and the analytical method referenced for each parameter. Batch-specific results are issued on the certificate of analysis, not on this page.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Mogroside V (HPLC) | 25.0% - 55.0% w/w | HPLC-UV / Ph. Eur. |
| Total Mogrosides (UV) | ≥ 80.0% | UV-Vis Spectrophotometry |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% | USP <731> |
| Total Ash | ≤ 5.0% | USP <281> |
| Heavy Metals (Total) | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| E. coli & Salmonella | Negative in 10g / 25g | USP <62> |
Composition, Format & Handling
Standardized assayMogroside V 25% – 55% (HPLC) / Juice Powder / Whole Fruit
Marker compoundsMogroside V, Mogroside IV, Mogroside IIIE, Siamenoside I
Extraction / processingPurified Water
Extraction ratio15:1 to 40:1 depending on grade
AppearanceLight yellow to milk-white fine powder / Dried whole fruit
Particle / cut100% pass 80–100 mesh
CAS Number88901-36-4
Storage ConditionsStore in cool, dry warehouse below 22°C; keep tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption
Analytical Fingerprint
Illustrative chromatographic profile showing the marker peaks used for identification. Peak heights are schematic and are not batch results.
Analytical Chromatography Profile (280 nm)Validated Method Conformance
X-Axis: Retention Time (min)Y-Axis: Absorbance UnitsQC Fingerprint: PASS
Mogroside IV6.8 min
Mogroside V (Target Peak)10.5 min
Siamenoside I13.8 min
