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.
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.
| 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 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.
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 |
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.
Applications:
| Formula Type | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Standard Wet Food | 100–300 ppm |
| High Fat Wet Food | 300–500 ppm |
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!

| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard Packaging | 25 kg drum |
| Custom Packaging | Available |
| Storage Temperature | ≤25°C |
| Protection | Avoid moisture, oxygen, and sunlight |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |