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[asith]

Dear All,

 

 

Is QuillaIa extract(E 999) approved to use as a flavour additive or

natural food colour additive according to EU food regulation? 

 

[zanorias]

Hi aslth,

 

E999 is currently approved

https://www.food.gov...nt/pdf/node/847

 

Background

An application has been introduced for the authorisation of Quillaia extract (E 999) as a food additive in flavourings. This food additive (emulsifier, foaming agent) is intended to be added at different maximum levels [when added at the maximum proposed levels to flavourings, would give rise to maximum use levels] in the following food categories:

Food categories Maximum use levels (mg/kg or mg/L) 5.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets 18 5.3 Chewing gum 9 12.5 Soups and broths 10 14.1.5 Coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusion and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products 6 15.1 Potato‐, cereal‐, flour‐ or starch‐based snacks 1

 

Quillaia extract (E 999) is currently an authorised food additive in the European Union under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 for use in the food categories 14.1.4 Flavoured drinks and 14.2.3 Cider and perry, both at a maximum level of 200 mg/L.

 

https://efsa.onlinel....efsa.2019.5622

[SQFconsultant]

This is a coincidence... we just wrote on article on our GOC Blog on Quillaia (aka Quillaja)..

 

You are welcome to see it here -- 

http://glennostercon...m/ogfc/goc-blog

[Lampros Michas]

Hi Asith,

 

in general, u can access the EU food additives database here: https://webgate.ec.e.../main/index.cfm

 

Best 

L. Michas

[moskito]

Dear asith,

 

 

to my knowledge Quillaja extract is only permitted for non-alcoholic flavoured drinks based on water and cider. The maximum permitted amount of 200 mg/l refers to the anhydrous extract of the food.

The class is stabilisor or foaming agent.

As zanorias mentioned there is an application filed for other products.

 

Please check the purity requirements which is layed down for each Exxx.

 

Rgds

moskito