Monk Fruit Powder: From Novel Food to Regular Ingredient

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has officially confirmed that non-selective aqueous decoctions of monk fruit are not considered novel foods. Evidence shows that monk fruit decoctions were consumed to a “significant degree” in the UK before 15 May 1997.

Because the UK was part of the EU at that time, this finding supports the view that the same type of monk fruit decoctions are also not novel in the EU. This means that food and drink manufacturers can now use authorised monk fruit decoctions as ingredients under normal food regulations rather than undergoing the full novel food approval process.

However, it is important to note that highly concentrated monk fruit extracts used as intense sweeteners remain classified as novel foods or food additives and still require specific authorisation before use.

In short, monk fruit powder in the form of traditional decoctions is now recognised as a regular food ingredient in both the UK and EU. This opens the door for more natural, sugar-free, and clean-label food and drink products made with monk fruit.

Why Choose Zilch! Monkfruit Infusion Powder

If you want to enjoy the benefits of monk fruit yourself, try Zilch! Monkfruit Infusion Powder. Made from pure monk fruit decoction powder, Zilch! brings you natural sweetness without sugar, calories, or artificial additives.

It is perfect for adding a smooth, subtle sweetness to tea, coffee, smoothies, and recipes. Zilch! Monkfruit Infusion Powder is non-GMO, vegan-friendly, and made to the highest quality standards right here in the UK.

Now that monk fruit decoction is no longer a novel food, you can enjoy Zilch! with complete confidence. Choose Zilch! Monkfruit Infusion Powder for a cleaner, healthier way to sweeten your life naturally.

Visit www.enjoywithzilch.com to learn more and start your journey to better, natural sweetness.