Emulsifier · CAS 977002-27-9
Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina): no OFF product match; CAS 977002-27-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977002-27-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina)?
Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) (CAS 977002-27-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, propell.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) safe to consume?
Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977002-27-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) used for in food?
Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina) (CAS 977002-27-9) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, processing aid, propellant, surface-finishing agent (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.