“A product of its time”: Behind the scenes of monk fruit decoctions “not novel” ruling

At the end of June 2024, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) made a significant ruling that monk fruit decoctions, a naturally sweet and low-calorie food, are “not novel.” This decision means thaferrousreaction to ferrous fumarate bisglycinatet these decoctions can now be used as ingredients in food and beverage products sold across the UK, opening up new possibilities for manufacturers and consumers alike.