Raspberry pomace - composition, properties and application

Abstract

Raspberry pomace can be valorised due to its nutritionally favourable effect on human health. It is an important source of polyphenols, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, tocopherols, unsaturated fatty acids, and dietary fibre. Thus, raspberry pomace can be considered as a potential raw material to receive products rich in polyphenols or dietary fibre, which can provide healthy properties to food when used as an additive. This review presents the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of raspberry pomace. The possibilities of its usage in industry are also briefly reviewed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.495190

Keywords

• Raspberry
• Pomace
• Fruit
• Antioxidant activities
• Bioactive substances
• Waste disposal