Monk fruit, also known as luo han go, is a melon native to China and Thailand. Its name refers to the monks who cultivated it centuries ago. Monk fruit has a history of use as a medicinal tea in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to soothe sore throats and relieve excessive phlegm. Today, it is also used as a healthy sugar-free sweetener, since it’s over 100 times sweeter than sugar!
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