Quillaia extract (E999)
- Food Fine
What is Quillaia extract (E999)?
Quillaia extract (E999) comes from the bark of the Chilean soapbark tree and is used to make soft drinks foam. Normal amounts stay below the safe daily limit, and little is absorbed. It's fine; only high doses irritate the gut.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Quillaia extract?
Yasno’s verdict on Quillaia extract: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Quillaia extract allowed in the EU?
EU status of Quillaia extract: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Quillaja extract
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3306, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2024
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