What is E392?
E392 is Extracts of rosemary, a food additive used as an antioxidant. Plant-derived antioxidant.
Also written as: INS 392, E-392, E 392, rosemary extract, extract of rosemary. INS is the international numbering system used outside Europe, including on labels in Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E392 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E392 (Extracts of rosemary) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Found in 19 UK products we checked
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Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant-derived antioxidant.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is E392 halal?
E392 (Extracts of rosemary) is halal. Plant-derived antioxidant.
What is E392 made from?
Rosemary leaves.
What is E392 used for?
E392 is used as an antioxidant, typically in oils, crisps, cereals and fatty foods.
What should I do if a product contains E392?
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Is E392 vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. E392 (Extracts of rosemary) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.