German pectin specialist Herbstreith & Fox claimed this week that it is endeavouring to exploit the raw materials used for pectin production as completely as possible with regards to process integrated environmental protection (PIUS). A new study in motion should contribute to this process.
The company writes that pomace from apple and carrot juice production contains substances which are largely insufficiently exploited. In response to this, a research project currently underway is investigating how bioactive components such as carotenoids, polyphenols and fruit sweeteners are produced out of pomace by enzymatic treatment.
These natural parts from renewable raw materials are widely used in functional foods.
Herbstreith & Fox said that the research project was being carried out in co-operation with a carrot processor and the University of Hohenheim, Institute of Food Technology.