Quillaja

What is Quillaja extract, and what species does it come from?

Quillaja extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Quillaja saponaria, a plant in the Quillajaceae family, native to Central Chile. The extract is made from the bark. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Quillaja does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the bark of Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Quillaja are available?

Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) is available from Bio-Botanica as cosmetic glycerin extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Quillaja originate?

Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) is native to Central Chile. Bio-Botanica sources raw Quillaja against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Quillaja extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Quillaja extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — cosmetic glycerin extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Quillaja extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Quillaja material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Quillaja extract suited for?

Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Quillaja extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Quillaja extract?

Every Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Quillaja extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Quillaja extract manufactured and tested?

Quillaja (Quillaja saponaria) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.