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Nectresse
Nectresse is the commercial name and trade mark of a natural, zero-calorie sweetener developed by Johnson and Johnson subsidiary McNeil Nutritionals. Nectresse was launched in the US in July 2012 and is made from a blend of monk fruit extract and other natural sweeteners. Nectresse is sold in packet form and in canisters.

Energy
Nectresse contains a small amount of carbohydrate (1-2g per serving) to provide bulk and texture. Each serving of Nectresse contains less than 5 calories and meets the FDA criteria for foods labeled as zero-calorie.

Health and Safety
Nectresse is made from a blend of monk fruit extract, erythritol, sugar and molasses. In January 2010 New Zealand company BioVittoria received a “no objection” letter from FDA for its GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) monk fruit extract. Erythritol is a natural sweetener that is also GRAS, receiving a “no objections” letter from FDA in September 2001

Monk Fruit
Monk fruit extract is approximately 150 times sweeter than sugar and is the principal source of sweetness in Nectresse. Monk fruit is a type of melon that is indigenous to East and South East Asia, where it has been cultivated for hundreds of years.

Cooking
Because monk fruit extract is heat stable, Nectresse can be used as an ingredient in baking and for cooking.