100% non-GMO natural antioxidants and flavors
Riza is a 100% natural solution designed to help you preserve food quality naturally while enabling clean labeling for your products. This antioxidants and flavors range is based on wild, non-GMO rosemary extracts harvested in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
The wild rosemary used for Riza is naturally abundant, does not require water for harvesting, and is far from human activities, which can lead to contamination by pesticides and heavy metals. Additionally, our extraction process is free from hexane and methanol, making Riza an ideal, sustainable alternative to synthetic preservatives such as BHA, BHT, and TBHQ.
A reliable supplier of natural antioxidants
With extensive experience in sourcing, processing and analytics - combined with our technical and applications support - we deliver solutions designed for a diversity of applications from meat and fish to snacks, bakery, cereals, oils, sauces and pet food.
Tailored solutions to meet your specific application needs
Riza rosemary extracts are available in both liquid and powder forms, with specific product grades offering varying carnosic acid concentrations to suit your formulation requirements. For sensitive applications such as pet food or meat products, Riza is also available in deodorized and colorless formats, ensuring minimal impact on taste and appearance.
This versatility makes Riza a reliable and adaptable solution for manufacturers seeking plant-based preservation that meets evolving consumer and regulatory demands.
The secret behind Rosemary’s powerful antioxidant properties
The remarkable effectiveness of rosemary as a natural antioxidant for food preservation, lies in its exceptionally high content of carnosic acid. This unique compound is the secret behind rosemary’s ability to inhibit oxidation, helping to stabilize color, flavor, and overall product quality in a wide range of food and beverage applications.
By protecting against oxidative damage, rosemary extract extends shelf life and preserves the freshness and sensory appeal that consumers expect.
Meeting new consumer expectations with rosemary extracts
Rising consumer demand for natural food preservatives
In the current global landscape, consumers are increasingly prioritizing natural, healthier, and sustainable nutrition that supports their well-being. Many consumers associate additives with potential health risks, including allergies, digestive issues, and possibly long-term diseases. As a result, manufacturers are being pushed to innovate new natural alternatives to traditional synthetic solutions.
This might include reducing or eliminating artificial preservatives, highlighting the use of natural preservation methods, or improving the transparency, sourcing and traceability of their ingredients. Consumer concerns are contributing to rosemary extract’s growing status as the leading industry choice of natural antioxidants for food preservation.
Riza and the clean label challenge
The food and beverage industry is experiencing a significant shift toward clean and clear label products. Consumers now want greater transparency in ingredient labeling, with 35% of U.S. consumers expressing this preference according to Mintel’s The Future of Ingredients 2025 report.
A growing number of consumers are also concerned about products with chemical-sounding ingredients, with 77% of German consumers wanting more products made with natural flavors for instance. This clean-label movement is more than just a trend; it's a shift in consumers' trust and expectations, making it essential for the industry to offer clean-label, non-GMO, plant-based alternatives to synthetic preservatives.
Rosemary extract-based natural antioxidants play a pivotal role in answering these challenges while preserving freshness, stabilizing flavor, and protecting color and texture, even in challenging storage and processing conditions. If you have any questions related to Riza and labeling in your country, please contact us.
FAQs
Q: What are the benefits of rosemary extract-based antioxidants?
A: Rosemary extract-based antioxidants, such as Riza range, help to protect food from oxidation and rancidity, thus preserving taste, color, and extending shelf life. Our solutions are also 100% natural, non-GMO, and therefore suitable for clean-label products, meeting rising consumer demand for natural ingredients.
Q: Why is Riza considered a clean-label ingredient?
A: Riza is made from 100% natural, non-GMO wild rosemary and contains no pesticides or heavy metals. By making sure that the preservatives on food packaging don’t include a chemical-sounding name, Riza’s natural flavor alternative instils trust in consumers, supports clean labelling and encourages purchase.
Q: How does Riza support shelf life extension?
A: Riza contains natural carnosic acid from rosemary, a natural active compound that slows oxidation. This helps maintain the product’s original flavor, color, and nutritional value over time, thus reducing spoilage and food waste.
Q: Is Riza suitable for all types of food applications?
A: We tailor the Riza grades to suit your bespoke manufacturing needs, making it ideal even for the most sensitive applications like pet food and feed, as well as a wide range of human food products.
Q: What makes Riza a natural choice?
A: Riza is sourced from wild rosemary grown in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. A globally abundant, versatile and stable ingredient, our rosemary extract solutions are 100% natural and free from synthetic chemicals, supporting environmentally responsible food production.
eGuide: Transforming the Future of Food Preservation with Rosemary Extract
Our eGuide examines the trends making Rosemary Extract a prime solution to the challenges encountered by Food Manufacturers. Discover how Rosemary plays a role in the future of food preservation.
