Is Quillaia Safe? E999 Explained
Quillaia is E999 (Quillaia Extract) — a foaming agent (plant) used in processed foods.
What is Quillaia?
E999 is Quillaia Extract, a food additive classified as a foaming agent that create and stabilise foam in drinks and desserts. A foaming agent (plant) used in processed foods. You'll find it in processed foods and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E999 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Is Quillaia bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E999 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Quillaia Extract to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Quillaia Extract — status Safe.
Foods containing Quillaia
- processed foods
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Quillaia FAQs
Is Quillaia bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E999 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Quillaia Extract to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is Quillaia vegan?
E999 (Quillaia Extract) is vegan. It is derived from plant, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is Quillaia halal?
E999 (Quillaia Extract) is halal. It is derived from plant, which involves no haram sources.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA