Rosemary Extract (Natural Antioxidant)
CAS Number: 84604-14-8
Rosemary extract (E392) is a natural antioxidant derived from Rosmarinus officinalis leaves, rich in carnosic acid, carnosol, and rosmarinic acid. It provides lipid oxidation protection in meat, poultry, seafood, and fat-containing products comparable to BHA/BHT but with clean-label, nature-identical positioning. Available in oil-soluble (CO2 extract) and water-dispersible forms at 5–10% carnosic acid content.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Dark green viscous liquid or off-white powder |
| carnosol (%) | ≥2.0 |
| moisture (%) | ≤5.0 |
| carnosic acid (%) | ≥5.0 (standard) or ≥10.0 (high purity) |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
Applications
- Processed and cured meat oxidation protection
- Poultry and seafood shelf-life extension
- Edible oils and fats natural antioxidant
- Bakery and snack foods rancidity prevention
- Pet food natural preservative
Key Features
- Clean-label natural antioxidant, direct BHA/BHT replacement
- Thermal stability effective in baking and frying applications
- Available in oil-soluble and water-dispersible forms
- EU E392 approved, GRAS status, non-GMO and organic grades available
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CAS Number
84604-14-8
Category
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