Quassia extract

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Quassia Amara extract

Quassia Amara, commonly known as quassia, is a plant native to South America. The bark and wood of this plant is used to extract a bitter substance : quassin.

Our Quassia Amara wood is meticulously sourced and processed to ensure the highest quality, making sure we deliver a pure product that meets the stringent standards of the industry. 

The intense bitterness our dry extract brings makes it a sought-after ingredients in the food and beverages industry. We craft it to provide the perfect balance of bitterness, enhancing the flavor profiles of various products. 

Wether you’re formulating bitters, digestifs, herbal teas or alcoholic beverages, our Quassia Amara extract is a versatile ingredient that can elevate the taste experience of your products. 

Quassia extract

Quassia Amara extract, particularly the dry extract, is used for various purposes, primarily due to its bitter taste and potential medicinal properties.

Common name

Quassia Amara

Botanical origin

Picrasma Excelsa (Sw.) Planch.

Extract type

Dry extract

Assay

≥ 53% ≤57% total quassine and neoquassin according to the HPLC method
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