Is Splenda Monk Fruit ultra-processed?

100 mL Tabletop sweeteners Sold in the United States

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

water, monk fruit extract (ultra-processing marker), citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate

Additives: E202 Potassium sorbate , E211 Sodium benzoate , E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

WATER, MONK FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

Sweetener Sweeteners give sweetness with few or no calories, many at hundreds of times the strength of sugar.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 5th. 90% of the tabletop sweeteners here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

Data from this product on Open Food Facts (barcode 0722776004913, last edited 18 September 2026), available under the Open Database License. If something is wrong or the recipe has changed, you can correct it there.
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