Quillaia Extract

Quillaia extract is derived from the bark of the Quillaja tree. It it a multi-purpose food additive and can be used as a foaming agent or an emulsifier in foods and beverages.

Found In
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Beverages and beverage bases
  • Chewing gum
  • Coffee
  • Condiments and relishes
  • Confections and frostings
  • Dairy product analogs
  • Dietary supplements
  • Fats and oils
  • Frozen dairy desserts
  • Fruit and water ices
  • Hard candy
  • Jams and jellies
  • Non-cola, carbonated soft drinks
  • Semi-frozen carbonated and non-carbonated beverages
  • Soft candy
  • Tea
Also Known As
  • China Bark Extract
  • E999
  • Panama Wood Extract
  • Quillaja Saponaria Molina
  • Soapbark Extract
The Beverage Bottom Line

Quillaia extract is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.

International Assessments and Authorizations

U.S. Food And Drug Administration

Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (, )

In 2005 and 2021, issued no objections to a notice related to quillaia extract.

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European Food Safety Authority

Safe for intended uses. Authorized in the EU.

In 2019 and 2024, EFSA re-evaluated quillaia extract as a food additive.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

Safe for intended uses.

In 2014, JECFA re-evaluated quillaia extract type 2.

In 2005, JECFA evaluated quillaia extract type 1.

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Safe for intended uses.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025