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Rosemary Extract Powder Bulk for Pet Food Antioxidant

Product Name: Rosemary Extract Powder

Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis L. / Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.

Other Names: Rosemary Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Extract

Source: Rosemary Leaves

Family: Lamiaceae

Part Used: Leaf

Active Compounds: Carnosic Acid, Carnosol, Rosmarinic Acid, Phenolic Diterpenes, Flavonoids, Polyphenols

Appearance: Brown Fine Powder

Specification: Carnosic Acid 5%-95%; Rosmarinic Acid 5%-50%; Customized Specifications Available

Application: Pet Supplements

Certification: FDA, KOSHER, HALAL, FSSC22000

In Stock: 100 Tons

Package: 25 kg/Fiber Drum

Zenpet supplies premium Rosemary Extract Powder in bulk for pet food manufacturers. Standardized with carnosic acid and carnosol, our natural antioxidant ingredient helps improve oxidative stability, protect pet food quality, and OEM specifications available.

What is Rosemary Extract Powder?

Rosemary Extract Powder is a natural botanical ingredient derived from the leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Rosemary). It is widely used in pet food formulations as a clean-label antioxidant to help protect fats, oils, and nutrients from oxidation.

The primary bioactive compounds include carnosic acid and carnosol, two phenolic diterpenes responsible for rosemary extracts strong antioxidant activity. Rosemary extract is commonly incorporated into dry pet food, wet pet food, pet treats, functional supplements, and animal nutrition products as a natural alternative to synthetic antioxidants.

Zenpet Rosemary Extract Powder is manufactured using controlled extraction and drying technologies to provide consistent quality, excellent stability, and customizable active ingredient specifications for global pet food manufacturers.

Rosemary Extract Powder Specification

Test Item Specification
Product Name Rosemary Extract Powder
Botanical Name Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Plant Part Leaves
Grade Food-Grade
Appearance Brown-yellow to brown fine powder
Odor Characteristic rosemary odor
Extract Solvent Ethanol / Water
Active Marker Carnosic Acid + Carnosol
Carnosic Acid 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 60% (Customized)
Carnosic Acid + Carnosol ≥5% / ≥10% / Customized
Moisture ≤5.0%
Ash ≤5.0%
Particle Size ≥95% pass 80 mesh
Bulk Density 40–60 g/100 mL
Solubility Oil soluble / partially dispersible
Residual Solvent Meet food/feed standards
Shelf Life 24 months

Rosemary Extract Powder for Pet Formula Solutions & Recommended Dosage

Rosemary Extract Powder is widely used in pet food antioxidant systems to protect fats, oils, and nutrients from oxidation. The main functional compounds are carnosic acid and carnosol, which provide natural antioxidant activity. Rosemary extract is commonly incorporated into dry pet food, wet food, treats, and functional pet supplements.

1.Dry Dog Food Formula

For 1,000 kg dry dog food:

Ingredient Addition Amount
Rosemary Extract Powder 20% Carnosic Acid 100 g
Final Inclusion Level 100 ppm

Recommended Dosage

Rosemary Extract Specification Recommended Dosage
Rosemary Extract 5% Carnosic Acid 200–500 ppm
Rosemary Extract 10% Carnosic Acid 100–300 ppm
Rosemary Extract 20% Carnosic Acid 50–200 ppm
Rosemary Extract 30%+ Carnosic Acid 50–150 ppm
High Potency Rosemary Extract 60% Carnosic Acid 30–100 ppm

2.Cat Food Formula

Cats often receive higher levels of animal fats and fish oils, requiring stronger oxidation protection.

Recommended Dosage

Application Dosage Range
Dry Cat Food 50–300 ppm
High Fish Oil Cat Food 100–500 ppm
Functional Cat Supplements 100–500 ppm

Research has evaluated rosemary extract supplementation in commercial cat food formulations, including inclusion levels around 0.1% in experimental diets.

3.Wet Pet Food Formula

Applications:

  • Canned dog food
  • Fresh refrigerated pet food
  • Meat-based formulas
Formula Type Dosage
Standard Wet Food 100–300 ppm
High Fat Wet Food 300–500 ppm

Why Choose Zenpet?

1. Sample available: Rosemary Extract Powder Suppliers 10-30g free samples could be offered for your R&D trial. Qty: 1ton, Delivery method: FOB/CIF.

2. Quality and Purity: A pet food ingredient supplier ensures that their Rosemary Leaf Powder Extract is of the highest quality and purity. They often use third-party testing and provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to guarantee the product’s safety and efficacy.

3. Our Certificates: Over the years, we have been committed to product manufacture optimization and quality system establishment. We’ve set up the quality management system and obtained certificates for it. We provide ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, etc.

4. Customized Bulk Supply
We support:
Small trial orders
Bulk container supply
Private label manufacturers
Ingredient distributors

5. Global Export Capability
Markets served:
USA
Europe
Australia
Canada
Middle East
Asia-Pacific
Zenpet can supply bulk Rosmarinus Extract Powder with customized active specifications, formulation support, COA documentation, and export-ready quality systems. Contact us today!

ItemSpecification
Standard Packaging25 kg drum
Custom PackagingAvailable
Storage Temperature≤25°C
ProtectionAvoid moisture, oxygen, and sunlight
Shelf Life24 months