NutraEx, B.C., has created a natural sweetening system, SugarLike Monk Fruit Sweetener. It can imitate the taste profile and functionality of sugar, with no bitterness, according to the company.

The proprietary encapsulated stevia/monk fruit sweeteners are uniform and free-flowing crystals. They may provide sweetness like cane sugar with zero or few calories. They may be used one-for-one in place of regular sugar, and are suitable for beverage, dairy, bakery and confectionery applications.