Rosemary
What is Rosemary?
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Its needle-like leaves have a strong, pungent aroma and flavour, and are used fresh or dried.
Is Rosemary vegan?
Rosemary is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Rosemary a major allergen?
Rosemary is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Rosemary used for?
Rosemary is primarily used as a culinary herb to add flavour to a wide variety of dishes, particularly roasted meats, stews, and vegetables.
Is Rosemary safe?
Rosemary is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number.
Why it's used
Rosemary is primarily used as a culinary herb to add flavour to a wide variety of dishes, particularly roasted meats, stews, and vegetables. In processed foods, it is used as a flavouring agent to impart its characteristic aromatic notes.
Health notes
Rosemary is not considered a food additive and does not have an E-number. It is widely consumed as a herb in food. Some research suggests rosemary may contain antioxidants, but robust evidence from large-scale human studies on specific health benefits at typical dietary intakes is limited.
Allergen info
Rosemary is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not derived from any of these allergens.
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