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E 999Glazing Agents, Gases & Sweeteners

Quillaia extract

Characteristics

Additive NameQuillaia extract
E No.E 999
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A natural foaming agent extracted from the bark of the South American quillaia tree. It creates stable foam in drinks and is used mainly in flavoured beverages, ciders, and liquid food supplements. Generally considered safe at authorised levels by EFSA. In large amounts it can irritate mucous membranes, but typical food-level exposure is far below concerning thresholds.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 4 food categories:

14.2.3Cider and perry
Maximum Level = 170 mg/L
excluding cidre bouché, cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe’
Footnote 45: Calculated as anhydrous extract
17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,
Maximum Level = 3350 mg/kg
17.2food supplements supplied in a liquid form excluding food supplements for Infants and young children
Maximum Level = 3350 mg/L
14.1.4Flavoured_drinks
Maximum Level = 170 mg/L

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E 999 - Quillaia extract | E-Number Information