Rosemary is an aromatic evergreen herb native to Mediterranean . Rosemary’s antioxidant ability makes it the most popular preservative in the food and cosmetics market.
▪ The antioxidant properties of the active ingredient
rosemary extract come from polyphenol . It also contains sage acid and rosemary acid , both of which help delay fat oxidation and slow down the activity of any microorganism that causes food spoilage.
In 2008, European Food Safety Authority studied these polyphenols. Subsequently, EU approved the use of various forms of rosemary extract for food preservation. FDA also approved rosemary extract as a food additive.
sage acid
Rosemary acid
Application
Food processing industry:
▪ Oil-soluble antioxidants are mainly used in oils, dairy products, oil-rich foods, candy, baking and other foods. Its function is to prevent oxidation and deterioration of oils and food oxidation and discoloration.
▪ Water-soluble antioxidants can be widely used in various beverages, seafood, and natural water-soluble pigments. This product also has strong antioxidant ability and can withstand high temperatures above 100℃.
▪ Due to its excellent thermal stability, it can withstand high temperatures of 190℃~240℃, so it can be used for high-temperature processing such as baked goods and fried foods or foods that require high-temperature sterilization.
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Beauty and cosmetics field:
▪ In the beauty and cosmetics field, rosemary extract is very popular as a natural preservative in natural brand cosmetic products, including cosmetics and moisturizers. Especially used in soaps, perfumes, skin care products, skin care products, lip balms, essential oils and other products.
