Tag Archives: Sweetener

New Study Reveals Natural Sweetener Thaumatin’s Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Recent research has uncovered surprising health benefits linked to thaumatin, a natural sweetener extracted from the West African Katemfe fruit. While widely known for its sweetening and flavor-enhancing properties, scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology have discovered that thaumatin could have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. The study reveals that during digestion, thaumatin produces… Read More »

Is Monk Fruit Sweetener a Healthy Choice?

Primal eating for many people means prioritizing whole foods but not entirely eschewing natural sweeteners in the occasional recipe. We’ve covered the likes of stevia, yacon syrup, and Swerve recently, but what about another popular choice in the growing selection of natural sweetners—monk fruit? What is it, and where does it come from? What are the… Read More »