How is Siraitia Grosvenorii used in food?
In 1996, it was approved as a substitute for sweeteners in health foods for obesity and diabetes patients (Ren et al. As a new low-calorie, non-sugar sweetener, S. Yang et al. Siraitia grosvenorii is a premier food-medicine homologous species recognised by China’s National Health Commission and produces mogrosides as its primary active component. These compounds exhibit biological activities, including the regulation of blood sugar, fat metabolism, and immune function regulation.