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The Sweet Change launches monk fruit sweeteners

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Date
Company
The Sweet Change
What it does
Alternative sweetener brand
Kind
Launch
Founded
2024
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

The Sweet Change makes alternative sweeteners from monk fruit

What happened

It launched monk fruit powder and drops for sugar reduction

Why it matters

The founders aim to expand to offline retail and export later

The details

  • The Sweet Change is a brand that makes alternative sweeteners from monk fruit.
  • It launched two products: monk fruit powder and monk fruit drops.
  • The powder contains 30% monk fruit, prebiotic guar fibre, and allulose.
  • The drops use monk fruit extract, RO water, and vitamin C.
  • The brand targets people managing diabetes, PCOS, insulin resistance, and weight.
  • It has expanded to preventive wellness, family, fitness, and general sugar reduction.
  • Products are sold through D2C, Amazon, and quick commerce channels.

The bigger picture

  • The alternative sweetener category in India is at an early stage compared to the US.
  • Consumers know they need to reduce sugar but find alternatives compromise taste.
  • Younger consumers (Gen Z) read labels and want wellness that looks and tastes good.
  • The brand uses a positive marketing approach: position as an upgrade, not punishment.

About the business

  • The Sweet Change makes alternative sweeteners from monk fruit.
  • Its products include monk fruit powder and monk fruit drops.
  • The powder is 30% monk fruit with prebiotic guar fibre and allulose, no erythritol.
  • The drops contain monk fruit extract, RO water, and vitamin C.
  • Target consumers are people managing diabetes, PCOS, insulin resistance, and weight.
  • It has expanded to preventive wellness, family, fitness, and general sugar reduction.
  • Sales channels are D2C, Amazon, and quick commerce.
  • The brand uses specialised manufacturing partners and tight formulation control.

What happens next

  • Increase availability across website, marketplaces, and quick commerce.
  • Eventually expand to offline retail.
  • Explore long-term export opportunities for monk fruit formulations internationally.

Founders

  • Manvi Agnihotri, Chief Executive Officer
  • Kapil Grover, Chief Business Officer
  • Sheen Hitaishi, Chief Brand Officer
  • Jatin Agnihotri, Chief Operation Officer

About The Sweet Change

Product
Monk fruit-based sweetener powders and drops formulated with allulose and prebiotic guar fibre
Customers
Health-conscious consumers looking to reduce sugar intake without artificial sweeteners
How it makes money
D2C e-commerce and quick-commerce distribution of branded sweetener products
What sets it apart
Clean formula without erythritol, artificial ingredients, or fillers with rapid adoption across platforms

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