Apple pomace, derived from the UK cider industry is processed to yield a high water binding capacity ingredient for use in sugar-reduction. bakery, confectionery. Scale ready.

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Apple pomace is processed to give a high WBC functional fibre in bakery and confectionery as a sugar replacement. This project has been funded by InnovateUK and is ready to scale with the right demand. The drying equipment is purchased and ready to install, although pilot runs have been done with a smaller dryer. We would need to install the second dryer before next apple harvest season. We can produce up to 5000t dry pomace flour per year. We specialise in drying food-process waste streams and so this is only one strand that we could offer.

Key Benefits

High Fibre Waste stream derived Sugar-replacing bulking agent Highly available Economical via cost in use Clean label Dietary fibre for improved obesity management Vegetarian

Applications

Bakery (breads, cakes, burger buns), Confectionery, Meat analogues

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