Born from a proprietary mixture of the high-purity Monk Fruit extract and Erythritol, LAKANTO® is a delicious, all-natural, zero calories, zero glycemic sweetener with the sumptuous rich taste of sugar. 

Over a thousand year ago, in remote mountain highlands of Asia, a group of Buddhist monks called the Luohan achieved enlightenment through meditation, prayer, and pure living. On the slopes of a primeval forest, the monks discovered and cultivated a rare fruit prized for its sweetness. This sacred fruit was named Monk Fruit, or Luohan Guo, after its devoted caretakers and was used in elixirs to increase chi, or life energy.

Monk Fruit was used for centuries in eastern traditional herbalism to increase chi and well-being, earning it the nickname “The Immortals’ Fruit.” We still grow and harvest Monk Fruit for LAKANTO® in the same pristine area and according to traditional and environmental methods.



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Lakanto

Mykhaylo Dubrovka

Joel Patrick

Ihor Honcharuk

Gabriela Cervantes

Serena Garcia

Natalie Hayes

Ivona Paunovic

Sushmita Karki

Jason Vaughn

Vagner T. Porto

Matt Manning

Mofan Sanderson

Marissa Eckrich

Rebecca Poelman

Brenden Arnoldus

Jordan Hier (Hi-er)

Josh Yamamoto

The Product Development and Quality Assurance team at Lakanto is responsible for the creation and refinement of innovative sweetener products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This team collaborates on formulation and sourcing, oversees production processes, and conducts rigorous testing to maintain product integrity and compliance with industry regulations, all while preserving the traditional values of Monk Fruit cultivation.

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