Mogroside V is natural sweeteners extracted from momordica grosvenorii plants.Mogroside V is a special triterpene saponin,which belongs to steroid compound,with molecular formula of C60H102O29 and molecular weight of 1287.43.There are many isomers of Mogroside V,of which mogroside V is the main component,accounting for 20%~30%of the total content.Mogroside V is a white or light yellow powder,which is extremely sweet.Its sweetness is 300 times more than sucrose,but it contains almost no calories.Mogroside V is soluble in water and ethanol,and can remain stable at high temperatures.
As a natural sweetener,Mogroside V has the following characteristics:
1.Satisfy sweet taste needs.It can meet people’s demand for sweetness without causing blood sugar and weight gain.It is an ideal choice for diabetics and people who lose weight.
For example,a cup of lemonade that uses it instead of sucrose can save about 100 calories.
2.Utilize medicinal functions.It is not only a sweetener,but also a Chinese medicinal herb with the same medicinal and edible properties.It has various health functions such as clearing heat and moistening the lungs,relieving cough and resolving phlegm,lowering blood pressure,and antioxidant properties.
For example,it can inhibit the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme(ACE),thereby lowering blood pressure.
3.Suitable for high-temperature processing.It can maintain stability at high temperatures and will not decompose or spoil,making it suitable for high-temperature processed products such as baked goods.
For example,it can be used to make low calorie cakes or cookies.
4.Natural non-toxic.It is a natural plant extract without any artificially synthesized or added ingredients,and has no toxic side effects on the human body.It has been recognized by the US FDA as a’public safe food’.
Explanation:The potential efficacy and applications mentioned in this article are all from publicly available literature.
Post time: Aug-11-2023