Ingredient

Quillaia/yucca Extract

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
These extracts are used as natural foaming agents and emulsifiers in beverages like root …

What it is

Quillaia extract comes from the bark of the soapbark tree (Quillaja saponaria), native to South America. Yucca extract comes from the leaves and roots of various Yucca species, native to the Americas. Both are processed to remove insoluble materials, resulting in a liquid extract.

Why it's used

These extracts are used as natural foaming agents and emulsifiers in beverages like root beer and other sodas. They help create and stabilize foam, giving these drinks their characteristic head.

Health notes

Quillaia extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Yucca extract is also permitted for use in food. Both are used in small amounts, and no significant health concerns have been identified at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated these ingredients.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Neither quillaia nor yucca are among the nine major food allergens.

Products containing Quillaia/yucca Extract

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Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Gourmet Soda, Lo-Cal Root Beer Soda 10kcal 0.4Protein 0.2Fat 2.1Carbs Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Cream, Cream Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Cream, Cream Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Red Apple, Red Apple Soda 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.2Carbs Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Orange Dream, Orange Dream Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Orange Dream, Orange Dream Soda 42kcal 0Protein 0Fat 10Carbs Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Strawberry, Strawberry Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 12.5Carbs Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Raspberry, Raspberry Soda 54kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Root Beer, Root Beer Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Sprecher, Gourmet Soda, Root Beer, Root Beer Soda 50kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.7Carbs Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Gourmet Soda Soda 54kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Fire-Brewed Craft Soda Soda 9kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.1Carbs Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Fire-Brewed Craft Soda Soda 8kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.1Carbs Low-Cal Root Beer Fire-Brewed Craft Soda, Low-Cal Root Beer Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Low-Cal Root Beer Fire-Brewed Craft Soda, Low-Cal Root Beer Soda 9kcal 0Protein 0Fat 2.1Carbs Orange Dream Fire-Brewed Craft Soda, Orange Dream Sprecher Brewing Company, Inc. Orange Dream Fire-Brewed Craft Soda, Orange Dream Soda High in added sugars — 114% DV per serving 48kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 11.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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