Question 1

What is monk fruit sweetener?

Accepted Answer

Monk fruit sweetener is a natural zero-calorie sweetener extracted from the juice of monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii / Luo Han Guo). Its sweetness is derived from natural antioxidant compounds called mogrosides rather than sucrose, glucose, or fructose.

Question 2

What is MONKAURA?

Accepted Answer

MONKAURA is an Indian brand founded in Hyderabad providing premium, natural 1:1 sugar replacement blends. MONKAURA combines standardized Monk Fruit extract with non-GMO Erythritol to deliver a clean, crystal sugar alternative for daily Indian tea, coffee, cooking, and baking.

Question 3

Does MONKAURA contain sugar?

Accepted Answer

No. MONKAURA contains 0g added sugar and 0g sucrose. It is completely free from table sugar, brown sugar, honey, glucose, and high-fructose corn syrup.

Question 4

Does MONKAURA contain erythritol?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONKAURA is formulated with non-GMO Erythritol and Monk Fruit extract. Erythritol provides the necessary bulk and crystalline structure so you can measure it 1:1 like real sugar.

Question 5

What ingredients are in MONKAURA?

Accepted Answer

MONKAURA contains strictly two ingredients: Non-GMO Erythritol and Monk Fruit Extract (Siraitia grosvenorii). There are zero artificial sweeteners, preservatives, or chemical fillers.

Question 6

Is MONKAURA a 1:1 sugar replacement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONKAURA is calibrated to measure exactly 1:1 by volume and weight with regular white table sugar. 1 teaspoon of MONKAURA replaces 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Question 7

Can I use MONKAURA in tea and coffee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, perfectly. MONKAURA dissolves instantly in hot masala chai, green tea, black coffee, and South Indian filter coffee without any bitter or chemical aftertaste.

Question 8

Can I cook with MONKAURA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONKAURA is heat-stable up to 200°C and can be simmered in curries, gravies, tomato sauces, and Indian sweet dishes like kheer and halwa.

Question 9

Can I bake with MONKAURA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONKAURA can be creamed with butter or blended into almond flour and whole wheat flours for cakes, cookies, muffins, crumbles, and brownies.

Question 10

How should MONKAURA be stored?

Accepted Answer

Store MONKAURA in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Keep the original zip-lock pouch tightly sealed or transfer to an airtight glass container.

Question 11

What pack sizes are available?

Accepted Answer

MONKAURA is currently available in two convenient pack sizes: the 100g Trial Pack (₹149) and the 200g Everyday Pack (₹298).

Question 12

How much MONKAURA should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use the exact same amount as you would use regular sugar in any recipe or drink. Start with 1 teaspoon per cup of tea or coffee and adjust to your preferred sweetness.

Question 13

What is the difference between monk fruit and stevia?

Accepted Answer

Stevia is extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana and often has a sharp, licorice-like or bitter aftertaste. Monk fruit is extracted from a melon and sweetened by mogrosides, which offer a cleaner, rounder sweetness profile without lingering bitterness.

Question 14

What is the difference between monk fruit and erythritol?

Accepted Answer

Pure monk fruit is an intense plant extract (200x sweeter than sugar with no bulk), while pure erythritol is a fermented polyol (70% as sweet as sugar with a cooling sensation). MONKAURA blends both to eliminate the cooling effect and achieve a balanced 1:1 sugar alternative.

Question 15

Where can I buy MONKAURA in India?

Accepted Answer

You can purchase genuine MONKAURA products directly on our official website (monkaura.in) with fast door-to-door delivery across all pincodes in India and instant WhatsApp order assistance.

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