QUILLAIA EXTRACT

Definition

Quillaia extract has properties as foaming agents in beverages and emulsifiers in foods, as well as their applications in cholesterol-reduction and flavor enhancement.

Also Known As

quillaja extracts, bois de Panama, Panama bark extracts, quillai extracts, Quillay bark extracts, soapbark extracts

Health Impact

Has been proven to cause GI irritation and inflammation. There is also acute toxicity evidence from trials performed with rats.

Sources

• SAFETY EVALUATION OF CERTAIN FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS QUILLAIA EXTRACTS

  IPCS InChem

• QUILLAIA EXTRACTS Type 1 and Type 2 Chemical and Technical Assessment (CTA)

  FAO

• Re‐evaluation of Quillaia extract (E 999) as a food additive and safety of the proposed extension of use

  PubMed

Products containing QUILLAIA EXTRACT

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Dr. Pepper/seven Up, Inc.

Root Beer

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Root Fiber

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A&W Naturally & Artificially Flavored Soda Made with Aged Vanilla Root Beer