Desert King Information

Desert King® is the global leader in sustainable production and supply of high-purity botanical extracts from Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera—nature’s richest sources of saponins. With over 40 years of expertise and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Chile, and Mexico, we deliver premium plant-based ingredients for a wide range of industries, including human and veterinary vaccines, beverages, animal health and nutrition, mining, agriculture, and cosmetics We are the main supplier of saponins used in approved human vaccines—including those for COVID-19, malaria, shingles, and RSV—trusted by global leaders like GSK and Novavax. Our QS-21 is widely recognized as the gold standard for vaccine adjuvants. Our commitment to quality is backed by internationally recognized certifications, including EXCiPACT™, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000. We are also the only company in the Quillaja industry certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), reinforcing our leadership in renewable sourcing and responsible forest management—with over 1.7 million trees planted to date. We deliver consistent, high-quality, traceable products, along with expert technical support and a strong focus on innovation. We offer a reliable global supply backed by our expertise. Specialties: - Quillaja saponins - QS-21 and pharmaceutical-grade adjuvants - Adyuvants for human and veterinary vaccines - Natural extracts for food, cosmetics, and agriculture - R&D and custom saponin solutions - FSC®-certified forest management - Certifications: EXCiPACT™, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher