Desert King International
Food & BeveragesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Desert King International manufactures and supplies purified saponins derived from Quillaja saponaria and Yucca schidigera to multiple industries. The company's operations span food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial applications, agriculture, and nutraceuticals, reflecting a broad customer base. It is headquartered in San Diego, California, and maintains offices in Mexico and Chile, supported by a sizable workforce. In its pharmaceutical division, the company has launched purified saponin products for vaccine development, including QS-21 and VET-SAP for preclinical and veterinary use. In 2026, Desert King participated in The World Vaccine Congress Washington, underscoring its engagement with the vaccine ecosystem.