Yucca extract

Yucca extract (CAS 90147-57-2), also known as Yucca Schidigera Extract, is a plant-derived ingredient sourced from the Mojave yucca plant. It is used commercially as a natural foaming agent, flavor component, and surfactant across food, feed, and personal care markets.

FEMA 3121 status confirms its recognized use as a flavoring substance in food and beverage applications. Its steroidal saponin content drives both its foam-stabilizing and ammonia-binding functions across multiple industries.

In animal feed and livestock operations, it reduces ammonia and odor emissions in poultry and swine housing, supporting compliance with environmental standards. This makes it a vital component for sustainable farming practices.

Beverage manufacturers use it as a natural foaming agent in root beer and other carbonated soft drinks. In these applications, it delivers stable foam without the need for synthetic additives or complex chemical stabilizers.

In personal care formulations, it functions as a natural surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos and cleansers. Agricultural applications include its use as a soil wetting agent and adjuvant to improve water penetration.

Yucca extract is supplied as a liquid concentrate, spray-dried powder, and viscous paste. Food-grade and feed-grade designations are the most commonly traded specifications, ensuring high quality for various industrial needs.

Liquid forms are typically standardized by saponin content to ensure consistent performance. Powder grades offer extended shelf life and easier handling for dry blend formulations in large-scale manufacturing environments.