A traditional Japanese jelly dessert made healthier using monk fruit sweetener. This recipe provides a low-carb, sugar-free alternative to traditional yokan.
Yokan with Monk Fruit Sweetener Recipe has a medium glycemic load of 11.2 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.
The primary glycemic load contributor is red bean paste (GL 11.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.