Monk Fruit
Synonyms: Lo Han Guo Ext. 80% Min, Monk Fruit
CAS: 89590-95-4 (Mogroside IV)
Molecular Formula: C60H102O29
Molecular Weight: 1287.43
Latin Name: momordica grosvenori swingle
Part Used: Fruit
Assay of MOGROSIDE V: > 55%
Chemical Test for Identity: Complies to standard
Appearance: Off White Powder
Odor: Characteristic
Taste: Sweet
Particle Size:
% thru 80 mesh: > 95% (specification)
Loose density: 0.26g/ml
Tapped Density: 0.38g/ml
Loss of Drying: <5.0%
Residual Solvent:
Ethanol: < 5,000 ppm
Methanol: < 200 ppm
Ash: < 5.0%
Microbiological Control:
Total Aerobic Plate Count: < 3000cfu/g
Total Yeast & Mold: < 300 cfu/g
Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria: <100 cfu/g
Escherichia Coli: absence/g
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: absence/g
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: absence/g
Staphylococcus Aureus: absence/g
Coliforms: < 30 mpn/100g
Aflatoxins:
Sum of Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 & G2: < 4.0 ppb
Aflatoxin B1: < 2.0 ppb
Heavy Metals:
Arsenic: < 1.0 ppm
Lead: < 1.0 ppm
Cadmium: < 0.1 ppm
Mecury: <0.1 ppm
