- Rehnborg Bio-Tech (RBT), a company based in Vancouver, has been using Lo Han Guo extract with varying concentrations of Mogroside V (30%, 50%, and 60%) as a sweetener. The US FDA has approved the use of Lo Han Guo extract for food applications.
- The market for Lo Han Guo extract is growing due to its high sweetness (300 times sweeter than sugar), low-calorie content, and health benefits. It contains fructose, amino acids, flavonoids, and other beneficial compounds.