Belichka Blog — monk fruit

What is Monk Fruit? Few foods have created the stir of monk fruit since it officially passed FDA inspection in 2010. Since then, it has become a keto community favorite as a carbohydrate and calorie-free sweetener. However, monk fruit isn’t just some new well-marketed superfood––records show that people have been consuming it since the 1200’s A.D. when its benefits inspired the local Luo Han monks of Guangxi, China to become the first known people to cultivate it. It has also long been used medicinally as a remedy for the common cold and digestive issues.  Monk Fruit is a small orange-sized green...