What is E999(i)?
A plant-derived extract used for technical functions such as emulsifying or foaming in specified food applications, where the food category and use conditions permit it. Goodnessly rates E999(i) Safe, while food-category permissions and regulator conditions still apply.
A plant-derived extract used for technical functions such as emulsifying or foaming in specified food applications, where the food category and use conditions permit it. Check the food category, amount and full formulation rather than judging one ingredient in isolation.
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What is Quillaia extract (type 1)?
Quillaia extract (type 1) is A plant-derived extract used for technical functions such as emulsifying or foaming in specified food applications, where the food category and use conditions permit it. Its function depends on the formulation and the conditions attached to the permitted use.
What's it used for?
- Helping form or stabilise foams
- Supporting emulsification in specified formulations
- Providing a plant-derived technical ingredient
- Working within category-specific use conditions
Where you'll find E999(i) on the shelf
You may see E999(i) in foods where a foaming or emulsifying function is useful and the food category permits it.
Is E999(i) permitted? What the regulators say
Quillaia extract (type 1) is listed in the checked AU/NZ and EU frameworks with conditions. Permission is conditional: category, level, identity and specifications matter.
| Region | Status | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| AU/NZ Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ) | Permitted with conditions | FSANZ lists 999(i) for specified food uses in the Food Standards Code. [FSANZ source] |
| EU European Union (EUR-Lex) | Authorised with conditions | The consolidated Union list includes E999(i) for specified categories and conditions. [EUR-Lex source] |
| US United States (FDA) | Permitted with conditions | FDA lists quillaia extract for specified food uses under 21 CFR 172.510. [FDA source] |
Goodnessly rates E999(i) Safe within its rating system. The rating does not remove the need to consider the product category, amount or full formulation.
- The checked primary sources frame E999(i) through permitted uses, specifications and category conditions rather than a new change notice for this draft. Re-check the current sources when a product or formulation is unusual.
- Regulatory permissions can change; confirm the primary source when a product, recipe or use is unusual.
This section is checked periodically rather than continuously — confirm the current primary source before relying on a regulatory detail.
Who might want to limit or avoid it
- People comparing additive functions across products
- People checking the frequency of this ingredient in their usual foods
- People who want to consider the whole formulation and serving pattern
Goodnessly rates E999(i) Safe as a practical prompt to understand the ingredient, the product and the overall formulation.
How to spot it on a label
Look for:
- Quillaia extract (type 1)
- 999(i)
- E999(i)
- Additive class (999(i))
Ingredient labels may use the name, the number, or the additive class followed by the number.
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Frequently asked questions
What is E999(i)?
E999(i) is Quillaia extract (type 1), A plant-derived extract used for technical functions such as emulsifying or foaming in specified food applications, where the food category and use conditions permit it.
Is E999(i) permitted?
E999(i) is listed with conditions in Australia/New Zealand and the EU. FDA lists quillaia extract for specified food uses under 21 CFR 172.510.
What should I know about quillaia extract (type 1)?
The checked primary sources frame E999(i) through permitted uses, specifications and category conditions rather than a new change notice for this draft. Re-check the current sources when a product or formulation is unusual.
How does Goodnessly rate E999(i)?
Goodnessly rates E999(i) (Quillaia extract (type 1)) as Safe within its rating system.
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