Organic Monk Fruit Pieces (Cut) - Siraitia grosvenorii Fructus - Luo Han Guo - Organic Grade

Organic Monk Fruit Pieces (Cut) – Siraitia grosvenorii Fructus – Luo Han Guo – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Siraitia grosvenorii

Common Names: Monk Fruit / Luo Han Guo / 罗汉果 / 羅漢果

Plant Part: Dried fruit, cut into pieces

Grade: Organic Grade

Product Overview

Luo Han Guo (Monk Fruit) is a naturally sweet fruit traditionally enjoyed in Southern China. Known for its rich, mellow sweetness and distinctive roasted-fruit aroma, dried monk fruit has long been used to prepare fragrant herbal teas and simmered beverages.

Our Organic Grade Monk Fruit Pieces offer a convenient alternative to purchasing whole dried monk fruit. The fruit has already been cut into pieces, making it easy to portion for your favorite tea, soup, or traditional herbal recipe.

Unlike highly concentrated monk fruit extracts used as tabletop sweeteners, this product consists of cut dried fruit. When simmered, it imparts the fruit's characteristic sweetness and flavor to the liquid. The flavor is naturally intense, so a little can go a long way.

How to Use

Traditional Monk Fruit Tea

1. Rinse the dried monk fruit pieces briefly under cool water.
2. Start with a few small pieces in approximately 2 cups of water. The amount needed depends on the size of the pieces and your preferred sweetness.
3. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for approximately 15–20 minutes.
4. Strain before drinking and adjust the strength by adding more water or additional fruit pieces.

Herbal Tea Blends

• Pair with chrysanthemum for a delicately floral, naturally sweet tea.
• Combine with jujube (red date) or goji berry for a rounder, fruit-forward infusion.
• Use a small amount to add natural sweetness to traditional herbal tea or simmered drink recipes.

Culinary Preparations

• Simmer with ingredients for sweet soups, herbal broths, or other cooked recipes when you want a naturally sweet fruit note.
• Strain out any firm fruit rind or seed pieces before serving.

Intended Use & Preparation: This is a dried botanical ingredient intended for tea, decoctions, and cooked preparations. It is not a ready-to-use powdered sweetener or a purified monk fruit extract. Simmer and strain as appropriate before consuming.

What Makes Clear Source Different?

• Organic Grade: Offered as part of our organic herb selection.
• No sulfur fumigation: Consistent with Clear Source's commitment to sulfur-free herbal ingredients.
• Quality-focused sourcing: Our herb sourcing program emphasizes traceability and lot-level contaminant testing.
• Convenient cut form: Easy to portion for teas, herbal drinks, and slow-simmered recipes.
• Whole-fruit character: The flavor of dried monk fruit rather than a concentrated sweetener extract.
• Two sizes: Available in 4 oz. and 1 lb. packages.

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Luo Han Guo (罗汉果) is traditionally described as sweet and cooling, with an association with the Lung and Large Intestine channels. It is especially familiar in Southern Chinese tea traditions and is often prepared as a gently simmered infusion. This traditional description is provided for cultural and educational context, not as a medical claim.

Storage & Important Notes

• Store in a sealed package in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight, and moisture.
• Because this product is cut dried fruit, pieces can vary naturally in size, color, and sweetness.
• Sold as a food-grade botanical ingredient for traditional preparations, not as a finished dietary supplement.
• For health-related herbal use, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.