In the food and nutrition industry, Rosemary Extract excels: Carnosic Acid & Carnosol scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid oxidation and enhance oil stability. Rosmarinic Acid reduces peroxides (extending shelf life) and protects proteins from oxidative damage (preserving nutrition). Its key components also stabilize natural pigments to prevent discoloration and maintain product appearance.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), native to the Mediterranean region, is an evergreen shrub with both aromatic and medicinal values. Its extract is rich in active ingredients such as carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid, and has excellent antioxidant and antiseptic properties. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved rosemary extract as a food antioxidant (EU additive code E392), which confirms its safety and efficacy in food applications. This natural raw material is widely used in the fields of food processing, nutritional supplements, cosmetic formulations and animal feed, effectively extending the shelf life, preserving nutrients and stabilizing product quality.