FOR FOAMING & EMULSIFYING
FOOD ADDITIVE
Transforming Food Formulations with Plant-Based Functionality
From foaming in sparkling beverages and sorbets to emulsions in dressings, frozen desserts, and flavors, Quillaja extract delivers a natural alternative to synthetic additives.
Why Choose Quillaja Extract as a Food Additive?
Quillaja extract is one of the few natural surfactants that combine functionality, safety, and sensory neutrality in a single ingredient. Unlike many botanical extracts, it does not introduce bitterness or discoloration, which allows formulators to maintain their desired product profile without compromise.
Its global regulatory acceptance makes it a reliable choice:
Approved as E-999 in the European Union
Listed as GRAS by the U.S. FDA (21 CFR §172.510, FEMA 2973)
Backed by decades of safe use in food and beverage systems
For formulators, this means Quillaja extract delivers technical performance with full regulatory assurance, while also supporting clean-label and consumer-friendly claims.
Foaming Agent
Quillaja extract naturally generates light, stable foams with excellent texture and persistence, making it an essential ingredient in both beverages and frozen products.
Applications include:
Sparkling beverages, smoothies, and cocktails
Sorbets, ice creams, and frozen desserts
Confectionery products such as halvah and aerated sweets
By replacing synthetic surfactants like Polysorbates or SDS, it helps formulators simplify labels while delivering the sensory experience consumers expect.
Emulsifying Additive
Quillaja extract also functions as a versatile natural emulsifier, stabilizing oil-in-water systems across a wide variety of categories. Its performance matches, and in some cases surpasses, synthetic emulsifiers such as Tween 80.
Applications include:
Salad dressings, sauces, and creamy condiments
Plant-based beverages and dairy alternatives
Nutraceutical formulations carrying colors, flavors, or vitamins
With fine droplet size and stability across pH and temperature ranges, Quillaja extract ensures consistency during processing, storage, and final consumption.
Sustainability & Market Value
Quillaja extract is derived from the renewable Quillaja saponaria tree, supporting sustainable practices while meeting consumer demand for transparency and natural ingredients. Its plant-based origin positions it as more than just a functional additive—it is also a strategic marketing advantage.
By combining functionality, safety, sensory neutrality, and sustainability, Quillaja extract allows brands to meet industry demands while standing out in a competitive marketplace.
Key Advantages for Formulators
Formulators require ingredients that are reliable, flexible, and consumer-friendly. Quillaja extract meets those expectations with benefits that go beyond functionality.
- Neutral taste and color – maintains the intended flavor and appearance of finished products
- Shelf life of more than two years – preserves performance under proper storage conditions
- Adaptable to multiple applications – from beverages to dressings, desserts, and nutraceuticals
- Clean-label support – compatible with non-GMO, plant-based, and organic formulations
With Quillaja extract, formulators can achieve innovation while reducing complexity and risk.
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