Extracts of Rosemary

E392 is the European food-additive number for Extracts of Rosemary, an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Extracts of Rosemary (E392) is a natural antioxidant used as a food additive.

What is E392 used for?

Extracts of Rosemary (E392) is an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.

Is E392 safe or restricted?

E392 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.

Frequently asked questions about E392

What is E392?

E392 is the E-number for Extracts of Rosemary, an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Extracts of Rosemary (E392) is a natural antioxidant used as a food additive.

What is E392 used for?

Extracts of Rosemary (E392) is an antioxidant — used to stop fats and oils going rancid and to protect colour. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.

Is E392 vegan or vegetarian?

It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.

Is E392 safe, and is it banned anywhere?

E392 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.