Blue California has joined forces with biotech innovator Conagen on the commercialization of Rosavel, a next-generation natural preservation solution with 98 percent high-purity rosmarinic acid made by bioconversion without the color or flavor associated with rosemary.

Food and beverage manufacturers will now have access to a scalable natural preservative for complimenting healthy, clean-label ingredients in products.

Rosmarinic acid is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound in the rosemary plant, which possesses natural antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal as a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives. 

Overcoming shelf life and stability challenges
However, these crude extracts may accompany an intense rosemary flavor and color when used as a natural preservative.

Blue California solved this problem by developing a high-purity Rosavel, which the company claims stands out from other natural preservatives with its robust antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. 

A significant challenge for manufacturers is the shelf life and stability of products containing natural clean-label ingredients with a high propensity for spoilage. 

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