MonkSweet™ Comparative Analysis
| Attribute | V25 | V40 | V50 | LS | LS4 | MonkSweet+ | Juice Conc. Liquid | Juice Conc. Powder |
| Mogroside V Content | ≥25% mogroside V | ≥40% mogroside V | ≥50% mogroside V | ≤50% mogroside V;
≥50% steviol glycosides (Reb A) |
≤50% mogroside V;
≥50% Reb M |
≤5% mogroside V;
≥90% erythritol base |
3.3–3.7% mogroside V
in solution |
3.3–3.7% mogroside V
standardized |
| Relative Sweetness | 125× sucrose | 200× sucrose | 250× sucrose | 180–220× sucrose | 250–300× sucrose | 2–3× sucrose | 8–10× sucrose | ~20× sucrose |
| Sweetness Profile | Delayed onset;
herbaceous character from lower purity |
Quicker onset;
smoother than V25 |
Fast onset;
clean and refined |
Clean, round profile;
stevia and monk fruit synergy |
Superior onset;
Reb M and mogroside V deliver the cleanest, most sugar-like sweetness in the line |
Bulk sweetener profile;
sugar-like in food applications due to erythritol base |
Mild, natural
fruit-forward sweetness; rounded |
Clean, sucrose-like;
slightly more concentrated than liquid form |
| Aftertaste | Mild herbal or
fruity notes |
Cleaner than V25;
slight lingering |
Minimal;
clean finish |
Minimal; cleaner
than either ingredient alone |
Very clean;
virtually no bitterness or aftertaste |
Very clean; mild
erythritol cooling offset by monk fruit and stevia |
Clean; no bitterness;
slight fruity finish |
Clean; no bitterness
or cooling |
| Usage Rate | Higher
(less sweet per gram) |
Moderate | Lower | Very low | Very low;
highest potency in line |
Used as partial sugar
replacement by weight |
Typically 3–5%
in formula |
Lower than liquid form |
| Flavor Compatibility | Good in baked goods
and sauces; may need masking in beverages |
Better in mild flavors;
yogurts, ice cream |
Versatile across
beverages, confections, dairy |
Highly versatile;
masks off-notes in functional and protein applications |
Excellent in beverages,
protein nutrition, hard-to-sweeten systems |
Broad; replaces sugar
in most applications with added bulk |
Fruit and botanical
beverages; natural- positioned formulations |
Same as liquid;
preferred in dry applications |
| Stability | Good heat
and pH stability |
Good heat
and pH stability |
Excellent heat
and pH stability |
Excellent
across pH range |
Excellent
across pH range |
Good; follows
erythritol stability profile |
Refrigerate after
opening; stable at pH 3.5–7.0 |
Ambient storage;
stable across pH range |
| Labeling | Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic and PuRefine available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic and PuRefine available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic and PuRefine available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher; organic available |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
Natural, Non-GMO,
Kosher |
| Cost Efficiency | Most economical
in the V-series |
Moderate | Higher cost; offset by
lower usage rate |
Premium;
high-potency blend |
Premium;
highest potency in line |
Cost-effective for
bulk sweetening applications |
Moderate;
specialty ingredient pricing |
Moderate;
specialty ingredient pricing |
| Ideal Applications | Baked goods, sauces,
dairy, cost-sensitive formulations |
Yogurts, ice cream,
mild-flavored beverages |
RTD beverages,
gummies, confections, protein nutrition |
Carbonated beverages,
sports drinks, protein shakes, functional foods |
Carbonated beverages,
protein nutrition, gummies, hard-to- sweeten systems |
Baked goods, tabletop,
snacks, confections requiring bulk sweetening |
Fruit beverages,
botanical drinks, natural-positioned products |
Dry blends, powdered
beverages, fruit snacks |
