What is Mogroside V?

Ekansh Verma-Aug 20 2025

Mogroside V — The Truth They’re Not Telling You

When you hear “monk fruit sweetener,” it sounds clean, natural, and healthy. But here’s the thing: not all monk fruit is created equal. The real difference lies in one compound called Mogroside V - and almost no brand in India talks about it. Let’s change that.

What is Mogroside V?

Mogroside V is the active compound in monk fruit that gives it intense sweetness without spiking blood sugar.

Think of monk fruit like an orange. If the fruit is the orange, Mogroside V is the juice inside. The higher the juice content, the more flavor you get. Same with monk fruit - the higher the Mogroside V percentage, the sweeter and purer the extract.

What Do Different Percentages Mean?

Here’s what those numbers on Mogroside V actually mean in practice:

• 10% Mogroside V

This is the lowest quality. Extremely diluted, often mixed with fillers like maltodextrin. You need a lot more of it for the same sweetness.

➝ Cheap, weak, and usually hidden behind vague “natural sweetener” claims.

• 20–30% Mogroside V

A step up, but still mid-range. Some monk fruit taste is there, but not strong enough to stand on its own. Usually blended with other sweeteners.

• 50% Mogroside V

High-quality and potent. Naturally sweet, clean, and effective even in small amounts.

➝ This is where EPRA Farms is positioned - 50% Mogroside V extract in our monk fruit blend.

• 100% Mogroside V

Pharmaceutical-grade. So concentrated it’s nearly impossible to use in everyday food. Stable only in labs, not kitchens.

Why Don’t Other Brands Talk About This?

Because most of them don’t want you to know.

The reality is:

• Many brands aren’t even using real monk fruit extract.

• If they are, it’s usually the cheapest version (10% or less).

• To stretch it further, they mix in fillers, stevia, or even hidden sugars.

By avoiding Mogroside V labeling, they escape accountability. They can market it as “monk fruit extract” without saying how much active sweetness you’re actually getting. And because Indian consumers aren’t yet familiar with Mogroside V, most people don’t think to check.

Where EPRA Farms Stands

We believe people deserve the truth. That’s why we’re upfront about what’s inside our products:

• EPRA Farms Monk Fruit Sweetener (blend) uses 50% Mogroside V monk fruit extract - premium quality, clean, and transparent.

• No hidden sugars. No shady fillers. Just monk fruit extract + erythritol, blended for usability.

That’s the standard we’ve set for ourselves, and the difference we want Indian families to actually experience.

The Takeaway

Next time you see “monk fruit sweetener” on a label, ask yourself: What’s the Mogroside V percentage? If the brand isn’t telling you, there’s probably a reason.

At EPRA Farms, we’re not hiding behind vague words. We’re showing you exactly what you’re getting - so you can make informed choices about your health.