Sweetener
Monk Fruit Extract
FDA status: GRAS. EU: Novel Food. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Monk Fruit Extract is classified GRAS by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 5 out of 5 (Generally Safe), and the European Union separately classifies it as novel food. By tracked product count it ranks #123 of 417.
- #123 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Monk Fruit Extract is classified GRAS by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #123 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (71st percentile).
- 5/5
- Generally Safe
- GRAS
- FDA status
- #123 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Monk Fruit Extract: 123 tracked U.S. products (common band, #123 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 123 · #123 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | GRAS | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Novel Food | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Sweetener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 5 / 5 (Generally Safe) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Monk Fruit Extract?
Natural sweetener 150-200x sweeter than sugar.
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (123 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 123
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monk Fruit Extract safe to consume?
Monk Fruit Extract scores 5/5 (Generally Safe). FDA status is GRAS. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (123 tracked products, #123 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Monk Fruit Extract used for in food?
Monk Fruit Extract shows up as Beverages, yogurt, tabletop sweeteners in the Sweetener class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (123 products).
Where does Monk Fruit Extract sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #123 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Monk Fruit Extract?
The FDA classifies Monk Fruit Extract as "GRAS" while the EU status is "Novel Food". The EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes restricting additives that remain approved in the US.