Processing apple pomace powder to reduce environmental pollution

Abstract

Apple pomace is a polluting waste and is unsuitable for feeding livestock. Various alternative solutions for the use of apple pomace when implemented in practical conditions can contribute to the development of a technological chain of waste-free apple processing. The by-product – apple pomace – is rich in valuable fiber in the form of pectin substances. Therefore, their processing is of great importance for environmental protection. The paper presents a comparative co n tent of pectin in various plant raw materials and the chemical composition of pectin and the elemental composition of pectin powder in apple pomace, which allows these wastes to be used as an ingredient in the production of food products, in particular in the meat and soft drink industries to reduce the amount of sugar and