Fruit peels, seeds and pomace do not have to be seen as waste. They can be a source of new ingredients.
Possible directions
Directions being explored include fiber, pectin, oils, proteins and extracts.
Reuse needs care
Reusing by-products does not mean adding them straight into food. Every application needs to be assessed for safety, stability, regulation and quality control.
It must work commercially
A by-product ingredient needs a stable supply, suitable collection and storage, and a real commercial market.
More value from each fruit
The future of fruit ingredients lies in creating more value from every source, which takes research, technology and an understanding of market needs.