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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68990-67-0
- Ingredients
- Phosphoric Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Molina Extract
- EC No.
- 273-620-4
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- HII Features
- Advantages
Garuda FOAMEX® Quillaja has been used in a variety of products for many
years with consistent results. Garuda FOAMEX® Quillaja powder will not impart the color or taste that is common in many other commercially available Quillaja products.- Key Benefits
- High saponin content ensures foaming & emulsification
- Considered a natural foaming agent
- Also known for its cleansing detergent properties
- Each batch undergoes stringent testing
- May be used in the manufacturing of shampoos
- Also used for foaming cosmetics
- Used in beverages and a variety of drinks
- Used to replace harsh chemicals in toothpaste/mouthwashes
- Main Effects of Quillaja Saponins
- Reduction of surface tension (natural non-ionic surfactant)
- Formation of persistent foam
- Saponin-cholesterol complexes
- Emulsifi cation of fats and oils in aqueaus bases
- Cellular and humoral immune responses
- Reduction of Ammonia
- FOAMEX® Quillaja extract is a natural foaming agent and mild surfactant rich in saponins. It is perfect for replacing synthetic harsh surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate and others, Currently used in natural-type of toothpastes and shampoos.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Applications
FOAMEX® Quillaja Extract Powders may be used to prepare natural shampoos and foaming cosmetics or liquid soaps. Natural fruit & vegetable washing soaps are a new application. Quillaja’s natural antibacterial and antifungal properties have enhanced several new products. In the beverage industry, FOAMEX® Quillaja extract is used
to prepare root beer, slush products, frozen carbonated beverages, foamy cocktail mixes, beer, juice & wine coolers.It is especially useful for maintaining natural foaming in low alcohol and no-alcohol beers. It is also used extensively in feed applications where the benefi ts of the saponins have multifaceted benefi cial properties.
- Root Beer
- Essential or Specialtiy Oils in water emulsions
- Slush Products
- Cocktail mixes
- Beer, Juice, Wine Coolers, Schnapps
- Ice Cream - Emulsifi er
- Powdered Beverages/Soft Drink Powders
- CBD & Hemp Oil nano-emulsions
- QUEXT100 - Powdered Extract
This is Garuda’s most popular Quillaja extract. This product is used in the food, specialty oils/tinctures, fl avoring, beverage and cosmetic industries. Other industries that utilize this
ingredient are the agricultural, industrial cleaning and hemp oil industries.
Properties
- Solubility
- Taste
- Bitter sweet
- Chemical Properties
- Physical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Nutritional Information
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic Content (As) | max. 2 | ppm | AOAC 993.14 |
| Cadmium Content (Cd) | max. 1 | ppm | AOAC 993.14 |
| pH Value (in 4% w/w Solution) | 3.7 - 5.5 | - | AWCO05A |
| Lead Content (Pb) | max. 2 | ppm | AOAC 993.14 |
| Mercury Content (Hg) | max. 0.1 | ppm | AOAC 993.14 |
| Preservatives | No preservatives added | - | - |
| Saponin Content | min. 20 | % | HPLC |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color (in 10% w/w solution, at 520 nm) | max. 15 | - | Spectrophotometer |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Mold | max. 100 | CFU/g | CMMEF APHA CHP 21 |
| Total Aerobic Plate Count | max. 3,000 | CFU/g | APHA CMMEF CHP 8 |
| Yeast | max. 100 | CFU/g | CMMEF APHA CHP 21 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Moisture Content | max. 8 | % | ASTA 2.1 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory
- Quillaja (quillaia) is an approved ingredient for the use in Food & Beverages by the U.S. FDA under Title 21 CFR 172.510 and bears FEMA number 2973. It is an approved ingredient for use in the European Union under code E999. Current CAS number is 68990-67-0.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
- 20 kg sealed polyethylene bags in cardboard boxes or fiber drums.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Garuda FOAMEX® Quillaja Extract Powder has a shelf life in excess of two years without loss of foaming ability or product integrity.
- Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool dry location (5 - 20° C., < 60% R.H.) in an area with fresh, clean, circulating air. Protect from direct sunlight, microbial and other contamination.
- Shelf Life
- Minimum 2 years in original sealed package under suggested storage conditions. Keep packages tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of moisture from air.