Carnosic Acid powder

Name: Carnosic Acid powder
Brand: Wellgreen
SKU: 60600155

Product Name: Rosemary Extract
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Part Used: Leaf
Appearance: Brownish Yellow Powder
Active Ingredient: Carnosic Acid
Specification: Carnosic Acid 5%-85%; Rosmarinic acid 2.5%-98%;
Test Method: HPLC
Certification: ISO, KOSHER, HACCP, CQC

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Product Overview

Formulate with Confidence: The Plant-Based Antioxidant Built for Processing and Shelf Life. Wellgreen Technology supplies high-purity Carnosic Acid Powder, a key antioxidant compound naturally derived from Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary). Recognized for its excellent oil-soluble stability, heat resistance, and clean-label profile, Carnosic Acid is widely used across food processing, nutraceuticals, pet nutrition, and natural preservatives.

As a trusted natural antioxidant supplier, Wellgreen provides consistent quality, global logistics support, and tailored solutions for formulators who require reliable oxidative protection for lipid-rich products.

Key Features & Advantages

High Antioxidant Potency

Effectively protects oils, fats, and lipid-based ingredients from oxidative deterioration.

Oil-Soluble & Heat-Stable

Ideal for frying oils, baked goods, meat products, and nutritional supplements.

Clean-Label Ingredient

Plant-based, naturally sourced, and suitable for clean-label reformulation.

Multiple Specifications Available

Carnosic Acid: 5%–85%

Rosmarinic Acid: 2.5%–98%

Diterpenes (Carnosol + Carnosic Acid): 10%+

Consistent Quality & Low Odor
Designed for smooth integration into commercial manufacturing systems.

Functional Benefits

Our Carnosic Acid Powder offers formulation support across food, supplement, pet nutrition, and personal-care categories. It is often selected by R&D teams seeking naturally derived antioxidant solutions that help protect lipid-rich systems and maintain product quality during processing and storage.

1. Oxidation Control for Oils & Fats

Carnosic Acid is valued for its ability to slow the oxidation process in oil-based matrices, helping manufacturers keep their lipid systems stable throughout production, transportation, and shelf storage.
It is commonly incorporated in:

vegetable oils & blended cooking oils
fish oils and omega-rich ingredients
meat & poultry products
seasoning oils and spice blends
lipid-rich nutraceutical powders or softgels

This makes it a useful tool when formulators need consistent oxidative stability without relying solely on synthetic antioxidants.

2. Clean-Label Preservation

As consumers increasingly prefer clean, plant-derived ingredients, Carnosic Acid serves as a natural option to support preservation goals.
It can be used as an alternative to traditional synthetic antioxidants such as BHT, BHA, TBHQ, enabling brands to align with "natural", "botanical", or "simple ingredient list" positioning while maintaining processing performance.

3. Product Quality Retention

By helping manage oxidative reactions, Carnosic Acid Powder allows formulators to better preserve the sensory and nutritional attributes of sensitive materials.
It can support:

flavor stability in oils, sauces, snacks, and seasonings
color maintenance in spice blends and lipid-based formulations
protection of omega-containing or heat-sensitive nutrients

This is particularly valuable for products exposed to high temperatures, oxygen, or extended storage periods.

4. Cross-Industry Versatility

Carnosic Acid is compatible with many processing systems and ingredient formats, allowing it to be used across multiple industries:

large-scale food processing
dietary supplement manufacturing
premium pet nutrition
clean-beauty and personal-care formulations

Its adaptable solubility and heat resistance make it suitable for both dry blends and oil-based preparations.

Carnosic Acid Recommended Applications

Recommended Applications

1. Food & Beverage

Carnosic Acid Powder helps manufacturers stabilize oils and fat-containing foods where oxidation typically leads to flavor changes, discoloration, or rancidity.
Typical use cases include:

Edible oils (soybean, canola, sunflower, MCT, specialty oils)
Fried snacks such as chips, nuts, and extruded snacks
Sauces & seasonings containing spice oils or aroma oils
Meat & poultry products where lipid oxidation affects taste and color

2. Nutritional Supplements

Formulators in the nutraceutical sector use Carnosic Acid to help maintain the stability of high-value actives:

Fish oil capsules & softgels
Lipid-based herbal formulations (turmeric oil, oregano oil, astaxanthin oils, etc.)
Heat- or oxidation-sensitive botanicals incorporated into powders or premixes

The ingredient fits well into brands promoting natural or plant-based antioxidant systems.

3. Pet Food & Animal Nutrition

Pet nutrition brands often include Carnosic Acid in recipes containing animal fats, fish oils, and other oxidation-prone ingredients. It helps maintain aroma, palatability, and product integrity in:

High-fat kibble
Fish-based pet diets
Premium natural or grain-free recipes

This aligns with the demand for clean-label preservation in the growing premium pet food sector.

4. Beauty & Personal Care

In cosmetics, Carnosic Acid is used primarily for stabilizing natural oils and plant-derived actives that can degrade when exposed to oxygen or light. It is relevant in:

Natural preservatives and botanical antioxidant systems
Facial oils, serums, and balms containing omega-rich oils
Oxidation-sensitive actives (carotenoids, essential oils, plant lipids)

Its botanical origin makes it suitable for brands developing "plant-powered" or "minimalist ingredient" formulations.

Specifications

Item	Specification	Method
Product Name	Carnosic Acid Powder	–
Botanical Source	Rosmarinus officinalis L.	–
Part Used	Leaf	–
Appearance	Brownish-yellow powder	Visual
Active Ingredients	Carnosic Acid / Rosmarinic Acid / Diterpenes	–
Assay	5%–85% Carnosic Acid	HPLC
Particle Size	100% pass 80 mesh	USP <786>
Loss on Drying	≤5.0%	GB 5009.3
Heavy Metals	≤10 mg/kg	ISO 17294
Microbial Limits	TPC ≤ 1000 cfu/g; Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 cfu/g	USP <61>