Rosemary

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is an aromatic herb whose needle-like leaves are used as a spice, commonly flavouring meat dishes, roasted vegetables, and breads. Its essential oils also show antioxidative and antimicrobial activity, which is why rosemary extracts are used as natural preservatives in processed meats and other foods. The herb’s robust flavour survives cooking well, and both the dried leaves and standardized extracts serve the food industry, the latter offering consistent potency for preservation purposes. The herb’s robust flavour survives cooking well, and both the dried leaves and standardized extracts serve the food industry, the latter offering consistent potency for preservation.