quillaia
English
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editEtymology
editAfter the genus Quillaja, from Mapudungun quillai.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editquillaia (uncountable)
- An extract from the bark of the soapbark tree, Quillaja saponaria, used as a food additive.
- 1906 February 24, Pharmaceutical Journal[1], page 204:
- Although the emulsifying properties of quillaia are mentioned in every text-book, yet its advantages do not appear to be generally known or made use of.
Synonyms
edit- E999 when used as a foaming agent
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editextract from the bark of Quillaja saponaria
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