quillaia

/kwɪˈlaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A tree (Schinus molle) native to South America, yielding a sap that can be used to make a natural emulsifier, often used in food and cosmetics.

“The company used quillaia sap as a sustainable alternative to synthetic emulsifiers in their new product line.”

Synonyms

  • emulsifier
  • natural emulsifier
  • saponin

Antonyms

  • artificial ingredient
  • synthetic emulsifier