Rosemary Extract · Natural Antioxidant for Oils, Fats & Shelf-Life Protection

Key characteristics

• Identity: rosemary extract (antioxidant system; composition and strength vary by grade).
• Function: natural antioxidant to slow oxidative rancidity and protect flavour and colour.
• Delivery forms:
  • Oil-soluble (best for edible oils, frying oils, fat phases),
  • Water-dispersible / emulsified (for sauces, dressings, emulsions),
  • Powders on carriers (for dry mixes, seasonings, bakery blends).
• Application flexibility: suitable for many “cleaner label” strategies where synthetic antioxidants are not desired (local rules apply).
• Sensory: some grades can contribute herbal notes—grade selection and dosage optimization help manage sensory impact.
• Synergy: often paired with tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, chelators and packaging oxygen control depending on system needs.
• Labelling: typically declared as “rosemary extract” or “antioxidant (rosemary extract)” depending on region and category permissions.

Atlas helps customers select the right rosemary extract format and strength to match the fat system, processing conditions and target shelf life.

Indicative specification points

Specifications vary by grade, concentration and carrier system. Typical parameters include:

• Active antioxidant strength: defined per grade (manufacturer method; often expressed as activity or key marker compounds).
• Appearance: amber to dark brown liquid (oil-soluble or dispersible) or free-flowing powder (carrier-based).
• Odour/taste: characteristic; managed through grade selection and dosage.
• Solubility/dispersibility: specified by format (oil-soluble vs. water-dispersible).
• Carrier details (for powders): declared carrier type, flowability and dosage design.
• Quality indicators: moisture, ash, peroxide value (where applicable), and other parameters as agreed.
• Contaminants/heavy metals: controlled to meet food ingredient requirements.

Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and technical data sheet. Additional documentation (GMO status, allergen statements, dietary suitability, origin, Halal/Kosher certificates and others) can be provided depending on producer and destination market requirements.

Edible oils, fats & frying systems

• Vegetable oils and specialty oils – supports flavour stability and shelf life during storage.
• Frying oils – used in some systems to slow oxidation under heat; performance depends on process severity and oil type.
• Shortenings and bakery fats – improves oxidative stability for fat-rich baked products.

Snacks & seasoning systems

• Snack seasoning oils – protects oil-based flavour carriers used for adhesion and aroma.
• Nuts, roasted products and baked snacks – supports stability of surface oils and coatings.
• Powder seasonings and dry blends – carrier-based rosemary powders for uniform dosing and good handling.

Bakery, cereals & fat powders

• Biscuits, crackers and baked snacks – oxidation control in fat-rich recipes.
• Cereal coatings – protects oil coatings and flavour carriers.
• Encapsulated oils and fat powders – helps stabilize sensitive lipids in powdered ingredients.

Sauces, dressings & emulsions

• Mayonnaise and dressings – water-dispersible grades can help protect oil phase in emulsions (system dependent).
• Sauces and dips – used where lipid oxidation impacts flavour stability; validate for sensory and emulsion stability.
• Ready meals and fat-containing components – supports shelf life and flavour protection in lipid fractions.

Meat & poultry (selected applications)

• Processed meats and poultry preparations – rosemary antioxidant systems are used in some formulations to help protect fats from oxidation and support flavour stability.
• Marinated and cooked products – application depends on processing and regulatory constraints; sensory optimization is important.

Formulation guidance

• Select the right format: oil-soluble for oils/fats, dispersible for emulsions, powder for dry mixes.
• Sensory management: choose deodorized/low-note grades where needed and validate dosage.
• System design: consider synergy with tocopherols, chelators and oxygen-barrier packaging for demanding shelf-life targets.
• Validation: test under real processing, packaging and storage conditions (light, temperature, headspace oxygen).
• Regulatory: confirm permitted uses, maximum levels and labeling rules for rosemary extract in each destination market.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as rosemary extract antioxidant with agreed specifications for activity/strength, format and key quality indicators.
• Each batch is delivered with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a technical data sheet.
• Additional documentation may include GMO status, allergen declarations, dietary suitability, origin, contaminant/heavy metal statements and Halal/Kosher certificates depending on producer and grade.
• Production sites typically operate under recognised quality and food safety systems such as HACCP and FSSC/ISO 22000; further certifications may be available on request.
• Customers remain responsible for compliance with permitted uses, maximum levels and labelling requirements in each destination market.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: pails, drums or IBCs for liquid grades; bags/cartons/drums for powder grades depending on carrier system.
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat and direct light; keep containers tightly closed to minimize oxidation.
• Protect from strong odours and moisture; follow FIFO and maintain good warehouse conditions.
• Shelf life is defined on the specification and COA; customers should validate performance under their application conditions.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export and quality documentation coordinated from Ankara.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your application (edible oils, snack seasonings, bakery fats, sauces/dressings, meat/poultry), oil/fat type, processing conditions, target shelf life, annual volume, preferred format (oil-soluble, dispersible, powder), documentation/certification requirements and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable rosemary extract antioxidant grades and system options.