Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener, White Sugar Replacement, 1 lb

Product Overview

Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener identified by ASIN B077SPTP4Z is a granulated sugar substitute packaged in a 1-pound bag. The product combines erythritol with monk fruit extract to create a crystalline sweetener intended for cooking, baking, and beverages. The referenced configuration carries model and part number 181088 and UPC 843076000228.

The manufacturer formulates the product so it can replace conventional white granulated sugar at a 1:1 volumetric ratio in many recipes. Erythritol supplies most of the product’s crystalline bulk, while concentrated monk fruit extract contributes additional sweetness. The finished sweetener is labeled as containing zero calories and zero net carbohydrates per serving under its stated nutrition information.

The Classic variety has a white, granulated appearance and is distinct from Lakanto’s Golden, Powdered, Brown, Baking, and allulose-based sweeteners. The manufacturer identifies the Classic erythritol formulation as keto friendly and Non-GMO Project Verified.

Because erythritol is a sugar alcohol, individual digestive tolerance can vary. The product should be stored dry and tightly closed to limit moisture exposure and clumping.

Product Information

Identification

Physical

Product Identifier Summary

• Model Number: The model number distinguishes this specific Lakanto commercial product configuration from other sweetener varieties and package sizes.
• MPN: The manufacturer part number is used in product catalogs, distribution records, inventory systems, and product matching.
• UPC: The Universal Product Code is a 12-digit retail barcode used for scanning, inventory management, and catalog identification.
• EAN: EAN is an international retail identification format within the GTIN system. A separate EAN was omitted because a distinct EAN for this exact U.S. configuration was not independently verified.
• GTIN: Global Trade Item Number is the broader identification system that includes UPC and other barcode formats. This product is associated with both a GTIN-12 and its corresponding GTIN-14 representation.
• ASIN: B077SPTP4Z identifies the referenced commercial product record and helps distinguish this configuration from other Lakanto sweeteners and package sizes.
• ISBN: ISBN identifiers apply to books and qualifying publications and do not apply to this food product.

Common Uses

• Sweetening hot coffee and tea.
• Sweetening iced beverages.
• Replacing granulated sugar in compatible baking recipes.
• Sweetening sauces and dressings.
• Preparing reduced-sugar desserts.
• Sweetening yogurt and similar foods.
• Preparing homemade beverages.
• Adding sweetness to oatmeal and other cereals.
• Using in recipes where a granulated white-sugar substitute is appropriate.

Maintenance and Care

Keep the package securely closed between uses and store it in a cool, dry location. Exposure to humidity can cause granulated sweeteners to absorb moisture and form clumps.

Use clean and dry measuring utensils when removing sweetener from the package. Avoid allowing water, steam, or wet utensils to contact the contents.

If minor clumping develops, the dry granules can generally be separated mechanically before measuring. Storage information printed on the physical package should take priority if it differs from general handling guidance.

Safety Information

• This product contains erythritol, a sugar alcohol.
• Individual digestive tolerance to erythritol varies.
• Consuming larger quantities of sugar alcohols may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
• Review the current physical package when allergen, dietary, or ingredient information is important.
• Keep the package protected from moisture and contamination.
• Dietary labels should not be interpreted as medical advice or as treatment for a medical condition.

Technical Specifications

Ingredients

The verified formulation contains erythritol and monk fruit extract. Erythritol provides crystalline volume and moderate sweetness, while monk fruit extract supplies concentrated sweetness.

The ingredient statement on the physical package should be checked when current formulation information is important because manufacturers can revise formulations or labeling over time.

Product History

Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener is one of the established products in Lakanto’s monk fruit sweetener range. It was developed as the brand’s white granulated sugar-replacement formulation using monk fruit extract and erythritol.

The Classic product family has subsequently been offered in multiple package sizes. Current manufacturer documentation lists sizes including 8.29 ounces, 1 pound, 1.76 pounds, 3 pounds, and 5 pounds.

Lakanto has expanded its broader sweetener range with Golden, Powdered, Brown, Baking, organic, packet, and allulose-based formulations. These products should not be assumed to have the same ingredients, physical characteristics, or substitution behavior as the Classic erythritol version.

Key Features

• Granulated white sugar-substitute format.
• Erythritol and monk fruit extract formulation.
• 1-pound package.
• 1:1 volumetric replacement ratio for conventional granulated sugar.
• Zero calories per labeled serving.
• Zero net carbohydrates per labeled serving.
• Designed for cooking applications.
• Designed for baking applications.
• Suitable for sweetening beverages.
• Keto-friendly designation.
• Non-GMO Project Verified.
• No maltodextrin listed in the manufacturer formulation.
• No artificial sweeteners listed in the manufacturer formulation.

Package Contents

• One 1-pound bag of Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener.
• Approximately 454 grams of granulated sweetener.

Compatibility

The product is formulated for use in many recipes that normally call for granulated white sugar. The manufacturer specifies a 1:1 volumetric replacement ratio, allowing one measured amount of Classic sweetener to replace the same measured amount of conventional granulated sugar.

Replacing sugar can still change certain recipe properties because sucrose contributes more than sweetness. Browning, caramelization, moisture retention, crystallization, spread, structure, and texture can differ depending on the recipe.

The granulated format is compatible with many hot beverages, baked goods, sauces, desserts, and general cooking applications. Results can vary in recipes that depend strongly on conventional sugar for caramelization or structural properties.

This product should not be confused with Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose. The allulose formulation uses a different bulk sweetener and can behave differently during cooking and baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product does B077SPTP4Z identify?

B077SPTP4Z identifies a 1-pound bag of Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener in the white granulated formulation.

What is the model number?

The verified model number for the referenced product is 181088.

What is the MPN?

The verified manufacturer part number is 181088.

What is the UPC?

The verified UPC for this product configuration is 843076000228.

What is the GTIN?

The UPC functions as GTIN-12 843076000228. Product records also associate the configuration with GTIN-14 00843076000228.

What ingredients are in Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener?

The verified formulation contains erythritol and monk fruit extract.

Does it contain pure monk fruit only?

No. The granulated Classic formulation combines concentrated monk fruit extract with erythritol. The erythritol provides the bulk necessary for measuring the product similarly to granulated sugar.

Why is erythritol used with monk fruit?

Monk fruit extract is highly concentrated and substantially sweeter than conventional sugar. Erythritol provides volume and moderates the overall sweetness so the finished blend can be measured more like sugar.

Can Lakanto Classic replace sugar cup for cup?

The manufacturer specifies a 1:1 volumetric substitution ratio. A cup of the Classic product can therefore replace a cup of granulated sugar for sweetness in compatible recipes.

Does replacing sugar produce exactly the same baking results?

Not necessarily. Conventional sugar affects browning, moisture, spread, crystallization, and structure, so recipe texture can change even when the sweetener is measured at the same volume.

Can it be used for baking?

Yes. Baking is one of the manufacturer’s documented uses for the Classic formulation.

Can it be used for cooking?

Yes. It can be incorporated into compatible cooked foods, sauces, and other recipes that normally use granulated sweetener.

Can it be used in coffee?

Yes. The granulated sweetener is suitable for coffee and other compatible hot beverages.

Can it be used in tea?

Yes. It can be used to sweeten hot or cold tea, although dissolution time can vary with beverage temperature and mixing.

Does the product contain sugar?

The Classic erythritol and monk fruit formulation is designed as a sugar substitute and is labeled with zero added sugar per serving.

How many calories does it contain?

The product is labeled as containing zero calories per serving under the applicable nutrition-labeling rules.

Does it contain net carbohydrates?

The manufacturer identifies the product as containing zero net carbohydrates per labeled serving.

Is it keto friendly?

Yes. Lakanto identifies the Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener as keto friendly.

Is it Non-GMO Project Verified?

Yes. Current manufacturer documentation identifies the Classic formulation as Non-GMO Project Verified.

Does it contain maltodextrin?

The current manufacturer formulation identifies erythritol and monk fruit extract as its ingredients and specifically states that the Classic product contains no maltodextrin.

Does it contain artificial sweeteners?

The manufacturer states that the Classic erythritol formulation does not contain artificial sweeteners.

Is erythritol a sugar alcohol?

Yes. Erythritol belongs to the group of carbohydrates commonly called sugar alcohols or polyols.

Can erythritol cause digestive discomfort?

Individual tolerance varies. Some people experience digestive symptoms after consuming larger amounts of erythritol or other sugar alcohols.

Does it taste exactly like conventional sugar?

Taste perception is subjective. The formulation is designed to approximate white sugar sweetness, but monk fruit and erythritol can produce a different flavor or cooling sensation for some people.

Why can erythritol produce a cooling sensation?

Dissolving erythritol absorbs heat, which can create a temporary cooling sensation in the mouth. The intensity of this effect varies with the food, concentration, and individual perception.

Can it caramelize like ordinary sugar?

Erythritol does not behave identically to sucrose during heating. Recipes that depend specifically on sugar caramelization can therefore produce different results.

Can it be used to make cookies?

Yes, but cookie spread, browning, crispness, and texture may differ from versions prepared with conventional granulated sugar.

Can it be used for cakes?

It can be used in compatible cake recipes, but conventional sugar contributes to moisture and structure in addition to sweetness. Recipe-specific adjustments may sometimes be necessary.

Can it be used in sauces?

Yes. The granulated formulation can sweeten compatible sauces, glazes, marinades, and similar preparations.

Does Lakanto make other versions of monk fruit sweetener?

Yes. The broader Lakanto range includes Golden, Powdered, Brown, Baking, organic, packet, and allulose-based sweeteners.

Is the Classic erythritol version the same as the Classic allulose version?

No. They are separate formulations using different bulk sweetening ingredients and should be identified separately when checking recipes or product information.

How should the sweetener be stored?

Store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place and protect the contents from humidity and direct moisture.

Why can the sweetener become clumpy?

Moisture exposure can cause crystalline sweeteners to form clumps. Using dry utensils and resealing the package helps limit this problem.

Does the product require refrigeration?

No verified manufacturer instruction requiring refrigeration was identified. Normal dry pantry storage is appropriate unless the physical package states otherwise.

Buying Considerations

• Confirm the UPC and model number when distinguishing the 1-pound Classic configuration from other package sizes.
• Check that the product is the erythritol-based Classic formulation rather than the newer Classic allulose formulation.
• Review the current ingredient and nutrition information printed on the physical package.
• The 1:1 ratio describes sweetness substitution by volume and does not guarantee identical baking chemistry.
• Browning and caramelization can differ from recipes prepared with conventional sucrose.
• Erythritol can produce a cooling sensation that is noticeable to some people.
• Individual digestive tolerance to erythritol varies.
• Keep the package dry because humidity can contribute to clumping.
• Different Lakanto sweetener families can have different ingredients and cooking properties.

Customer Feedback Summary

This section is a generalized summary of recurring themes reported in publicly available customer feedback. These observations are subjective experiences rather than verified product specifications, nutritional evidence, or medical claims.

Taste is one of the most frequently discussed positive themes. Many users describe the Classic formulation as closer to conventional granulated sugar than some other non-sugar sweeteners. Other users still notice a distinctive monk fruit or erythritol character.

The 1:1 measuring ratio is commonly cited as convenient for coffee, tea, desserts, and home baking. Users often report that not having to calculate a highly concentrated sweetener conversion simplifies recipes.

Aftertaste receives mixed reports. Some users describe little noticeable aftertaste, while others detect a lingering sweetness or a cooling sensation associated with erythritol.

Baking results also vary. Customers frequently report successful use in cookies, cakes, and other desserts, but differences in browning, crispness, moisture, or texture are also mentioned when recipes are compared with conventional sugar versions.

Dissolving performance is generally described positively in hot drinks. Cold beverages may require additional stirring or more time for the crystals to dissolve fully.

Digestive tolerance differs between individuals. Some users report no notable digestive effects at their normal serving sizes, while others limit the quantity of erythritol-containing foods they consume at one time.

Related Products

• Lakanto Golden Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener: Granulated formulation designed as a raw cane sugar-style substitute.
• Lakanto Powdered Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener: Fine-textured formulation intended to resemble powdered sugar.
• Lakanto Brown Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener: Formulation developed for brown sugar-style applications.
• Lakanto Baking Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener: Sweetener formulated specifically for baking applications.
• Lakanto Organic Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener: Certified-organic variation of the Classic sweetener family.
• Lakanto Classic Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose: White sugar substitute using allulose rather than erythritol as the primary bulk sweetener.
• Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener 8.29 oz: Smaller package of the Classic formulation.
• Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener 3 lb: Larger package of the Classic formulation.
• Lakanto Classic Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener 5 lb: Bulk household package of the Classic formulation.

Last Updated

August 8, 2026