Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pomace
Noun
/ˈpōˌmas/
Definition
The solid remains of fruits or vegetables after they have been juiced or pressed.
Examples
- After making apple cider, the pomace can be used to create apple vinegar.
- The winery recycled the grape pomace to make compost for their vineyard.
- Some distilleries utilize pomace in the production of spirits like grappa.
Meaning
Pomace refers to the leftover pulp, skins, and seeds that are discarded after extracting juice or oil from fruits, vegetables, or grapes during the winemaking process.
Synonyms
- Residue
- Pulp
- Byproduct
