Ultra Pure MonkFruit Extract (50g)

Pros: Good flavor, good value, easy to use once you get the hang of it, healthy alternative: low glycemic index, excellent customer service. Cons: Can be tricky to figure out at first, bag design just slightly wonky, metallic taste if you get too much, not super versatile. Reason for purchasing: My partner and I decided to look for a sugar substitute because we realized we were both eating too much sugar. He did most of the research, and landed on this specific monk fruit sweetener: Enlight Ultra Pure. I was skeptical at first—I had my heart set on the familiarity of Splenda—but I gave it a chance, and I’m glad I did! Customer service experience: Enlight sent us a troubleshooting-type email before we even received the product, explaining how to use the product, common mistakes, etc. I really appreciated that; it told me that this is a company that knows its stuff and actually cares about the customer—and it would have been frustrating to have to figure all of that out on my own, especially at this price point. Opening the package: When I got the product and opened the box, I was initially quite disappointed. I thought, “I spent that much money on this tiny bag!?” Then I tried to open the bag, and it did that thing resealable bags do so often—tearing not enough, and then far too much, falling out of your hands, and then becoming impossible to actually reseal because there isn’t enough packaging above the zipper portion to get it back open again. I lost maybe 1/4 cup of sweetener when it fell, which is a lot given how little comes in the package, and I was furious. However, I had already spent the money and opened the product, so I decided to just move forward—so I found an airtight plastic container that would fit the entire bag and moved on; again, I’m glad I did! First taste: I tasted it twice, as a tester. First, I got a tiny amount—about the size of the end of a ballpoint pen—and was shocked. It was terrible: way too sweet, and then it tasted like I was sucking on an old penny. But I remembered the email and decided to give it one more shot. This time, I stuck a spoon in the bag, then tapped off all the sweetener until there was only a residual film of the stuff that wouldn’t tap off. Then I touched just the tip of my tongue to the spoon and picked up a tiny amount of the residual film. There it was. It was sweet, delicious, and clean-tasting. At that point, I realized that this product is actually good value, because you need so little that a 50g bag lasts months. Continued use: I mostly use this in hot drinks, primarily tea and coffee, because it just doesn’t dissolve very well in colder liquids or sprinkled on solids. I used to use 3 teaspoons of Splenda per 8 oz of coffee—I only need about 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of Enlight for the same amount of coffee. Longevity: We got this at the end of May/beginning of June, 2019. It’s now August 17, 2019, and we still have about 3/4 of a bag left. That’s with using it for 3-4 cups of tea/coffee per day. Conclusion: I’ve recommended this product to several people as a hot drink sweetener, and I will continue to do so. It’s wonderful value for a wonderfully healthy alternative. However, I’d feel better about it with a more reliable resealing function, and I do wish it worked for more than hot drinks. Still, it’s easily worth the money, and it deserves five stars.

My husband stopped using cane sugar and switched to monk fruit. He has tried several different brands. He said this one tastes the most like sugar without the after taste.

I can't say enough about how great this product is. The quality is top notch and you get significant amount. I once bought a 20g bag of Pure Monk Fruit from another brand for the SAME PRICE (NEVER AGAIN) and it lasted me over 2 months - this is 100g so you can really understand the value & how long it lasts. A few quick learnings I've had from using Pure Monk Fruit. (1) I like to add the powder inside my cup, BEFORE I had the liquid. It prevents it from clumping on the surface and makes it easier to blend. (2) Since it's a powder, you have to mix it really well. Sorta like using protein powders - mix it really well so it dissolves properly. (3) Add a tiny bit to your beverage first and then add more. You have to start small and increase the sweetness. I put a tiny bit on the edge of my spoon and that's enough to sweeten my coffee. (4) It's Monk Fruit, so it taste slightly different from sugar. After a few uses, you can't tell the difference any more, and I honestly prefer the taste of it over sugar now. My whole family loves it. Definitely check it out!

I purchased a number of the other Monk Fruit sweetener brands and their containers leave a mess everywhere. I love this pouch, it keeps everything nice and tidy. The quality of the product is exceptional and it has no other ingredients. I've searched around trying various brands in grocery stores and specialty markets and they always slip some 'added' ingredients, but this package is just monk fruit which I appreciate. I also love that is has no aftertaste and it only took a tiny bit to sweeten my smoothie. It says it has 100 servings, but I can honestly see this lasting way longer than I thought - maybe a few months, which makes the value great. I definitely recommend it!