Chicken Fat With Extracts Of Rosemary

Chicken fat is rendered fat obtained from chickens. When combined with extracts of rosemary, which are derived from the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis), it serves as a flavorful fat source that also benefits from the extract's natural antioxidant properties.

Chicken fat adds flavor, richness, and mouthfeel to savory dishes. Rosemary extract is added primarily as a natural antioxidant to help prevent spoilage and extend the shelf life of the fat by protecting it from oxidation. This combination is often found in processed meats, frozen dinners, and other prepared foods.

Chicken fat is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of dietary fat, including saturated fat; the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. Rosemary extract is also GRAS by the FDA for use as an antioxidant. JECFA has evaluated rosemary extract and set an acceptable daily intake, and EFSA has concluded it is safe for use as a food additive at permitted levels.