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New Sweetener Breakthrough: Monk Fruit Molecule Grown in Watermelons
Elo Life Systems has begun field trials for a first-of-its-kind innovation, watermelons engineered to produce mogroside V, the sweet compound found in monk fruit. This breakthrough could offer a scalable, affordable alternative to stevia and traditional monk fruit, with the company aiming to launch juice and powder formats by 2026. The molecule, which is up to 300 times sweeter than sugar, is notoriously difficult to source, but Elo’s bio-molecular farming approach may soon change that.
By leveraging watermelons as hosts, Elo can use existing agricultural infrastructure to bring this high-intensity sweetener to market quickly and cost-effectively. The company is currently building a GRAS dossier and securing partnerships with sweetener specialists and early adopters to fast-track commercialisation. For confectionery and snack makers seeking cleaner, functional formulations, this could be a game-changing new tool for sugar reduction.
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