Is e999 the same as Quillaia Extract?

Yes — e999 and Quillaia Extract refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is soapbark the same as Quillaia Extract?

Yes — soapbark and Quillaia Extract refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

E999

Hazard level: No known concerns Sweetener or glazing agent (E900–999)

Natural foaming agent extracted from soapbark tree, used in drinks and confectionery to create foam or froth.

Quillaia Extract has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 1 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Quillaia Extract is also known as e999, soapbark, quillaia extract — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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