Rosemary Extract

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Rosemary Extract

Rosemary extract is a concentrated antioxidant fraction from Rosmarinus officinalis leaves, rich in phenolic diterpenes such as carnosic acid and carnosol, often with rosmarinic acid depending on process. Food technologists use oil-soluble and water-dispersible grades to protect meat, oils, fried snacks, and pet foods from oxidative rancidity under a clean-label botanical story. Deodorised grades strip most herb aroma so the extract can work in neutral fat systems without shouting “rosemary.” Quality material has a declared carnosic acid content, low residual solvent where applicable, and a colour from pale green-gold to brownish depending on concentration. It is not a full antimicrobial preservative package; it targets lipid oxidation. Overdose can still add bitter herbal notes. Store cool and dark in sealed containers. Distinct from culinary rosemary herb: this leaf is the refined antioxidant extract.

Also known as: E392, Rosemary extract, Rosemary extract, Extracto de romero, Extrait de romarin, Mannenrō ekisu

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Preparations

Blended Into FatDeodorized ConcentrateInjected Or Mixed In MeatOil Soluble LiquidOn Carrier PowderSprayed On SnackWater Dispersible

Provenance

ConventionalMediterranean Origin OptionsNon-GMOOrganic

Sources

Industrial ExtractionOutdoor FarmedPlantation

Traits

Carnosic Acid BearingClean Label BotanicalDeodorized OptionsFunctional Group: AntioxidantHerbal Trace If Not DeodorizedLipid Oxidation ControlOil Or Water GradesPhenolic Diterpenes

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 353

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 1.02 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.47 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.19 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.21 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 21.5 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 87 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 79.9 g
  • Complex / starch 1.94 g
  • Protein 1.86 g
  • Water 4.8 g
Detailed nutrients

Refined processed sweeteners and additives are energy-dense carbohydrate with little else.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Rosemary Extract.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

ES

Mediterranean cooks preserved meats with rosemary long before phenolic antioxidants were identified.

US

Laboratory work isolated carnosic acid and related diterpenes as potent lipid antioxidants.

Commercial deodorised rosemary extracts entered meat and oil industries as natural antioxidant alternatives.

EU

E392 authorised rosemary extracts as antioxidants under European additive regulations.

Standardised carnosic-acid grades and water-dispersible forms widened snack, emulsion, and clean-label use.

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