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. 2010 Sep 8;47(4):365–371. doi: 10.1007/s13197-010-0061-x

Utilization of pomace from apple processing industries: a review

Rachana Shalini 1,✉, D K Gupta 2
PMCID: PMC3551016  PMID: 23572655

Abstract

In large scale apple juice industry, about 75% of apple is utilized for juice and the remaining 25% is the by-product, apple pomace. In India, total production of apple pomace is about 1 million tons per annum and only approximately 10,000 tons of apple pomace is being utilized. Generally, apple pomace is thrown away, which causes environmental pollution. As the pomace is a part of fruit, it has potential for being converted into edible products. Apple pomace is a rich source of carbohydrate, pectin, crude fiber, and minerals, and as such is a good source of nutrients. This paper reviews the work done to utilize this precious resource, which can prove useful for setting up of small scale industries.

Keywords: Apple pomace, Waste utilization, Apple processing industries, Nutritional aspects, Edible products

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