Quillaja extract

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Quillaja extract is a plant extract obtained from the soap bark tree ( Quillaja saponaria ). In Europe it is approved as a food additive E 999 in non-alcoholic beverages as well as cider and perry wine with a maximum quantity of 200 mg / kg. The permitted daily dose is 5 mg / kg body weight. The extract contains foam- forming saponins . Due to the bitter taste , the possible uses are limited.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Bernd Leitenberger: Additives and E-Numbers: All additives and E-Numbers as well as the legal basis explained, ISBN 9783732228027
  2. ↑ Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 2008 on food additives