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# [What are the benefits of monk fruit?](https://faq.lakanto.com.au/faq/what-are-the-benefits-of-monk-fruit)

 Written by [Lakanto Australia](https://faq.lakanto.com.au/faq/author/lakanto-australia) | Feb 11, 2026 2:30:00 AM

 

Monk fruit stands apart from other fruits because its sweetness is derived from antioxidants known as mogrosides, rather than fructose and glucose. This unique attribute makes monk fruit an exceptional natural sugar substitute, as it contains no calories, carbs, or side effects, while also not causing a rise in blood glucose levels.

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