How Monk Fruit Becomes a Sugar Substitute
Calling monk fruit a monk fruit sugar substitute is accurate only in effect, not in composition — it doesn't replace sugar's bulk, texture, or browning properties, only its sweetness. That's why almost every commercial monk fruit sugar replacement is actually a blend, not pure extract.
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