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Utilization of pomace from apple processing industries: a review

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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.

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  1. Department of Agricultural Process and Food Engineering, Allahabad Agricultural Institute — Deemed University, Allahabad, 211 007, India

    Rachana Shalini

  2. Department of Post-harvest Process and Food Engineering, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, 263 145, India

    D. K. Gupta

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Shalini, R., Gupta, D.K. Utilization of pomace from apple processing industries: a review. J Food Sci Technol 47, 365–371 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-010-0061-x

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