quillaia
English
Alternative forms
- quillaja
Etymology
After the genus Quillaja, from Mapudungun quillai.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /kwəˈleɪə/
Noun
quillaia (uncountable)
- An extract from the bark of the soapbark tree, Quillaja saponaria, used as a food additive.
- 1906 February 24, Pharmaceutical Journal, 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.
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Synonyms
- E999 when used as a foaming agent
Related terms
- quillai
Translations
extract from the bark of Quillaja saponaria
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