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Artichoke pesto with rosemary extract

An artichoke pesto using rosemary extract to limit oxidation and browning while reducing acidic and bitter notes and improving sensory quality.

Product details

Application area
Food & feed
Product type
Finished products
Specific feedstock
Artichoke and rosemary extract
Feedstock type
Dedicated crops
Food industry sidestreams
Programme
CBE JU
Related projects

About

The SUSTAINEXT project has developed an artichoke pesto containing rosemary extract as an alternative to synthetic preservatives.

The botanical ingredient helps limit oxidation and browning while reducing acidic and bitter notes. This improves the product’s sensory profile and demonstrates the functional use of botanical extracts in food formulations.

Key benefits

  • Reduces the need for synthetic preservatives
  • Improves colour stability and sensory acceptance
  • Demonstrates the functional value of botanical extracts in food

Application

  • Artichoke pesto
  • Clean-label food products
  • Botanical preservation systems