Grape Pomace is a waste product of wine production, consisting of grape skins, seeds and stems; Grape Pomace can be used in a variety of ways to maximise profit and help wineries stay ecologically functional.

Grape Pomace is valuable in a number of ways. Firstly it is rich in antioxidants and the medical fields are researching its potential uses within medicine and dentistry.

Grape Pomace and Health Facts

• Grape Pomace contains high quantity’s of Polyphenols
• Polyphenols have strong antioxidant properties which could help in the fight against cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
• The skin and seeds found in Grape Pomace contain the highest levels of Polyphenols found within the fruit.

Another common and more traditional use for Grape Pomace is in creating compost; many wineries the world over make compost from their own Grape Pomace and use it to fertilize their own vineyards.

Grape Pomace Production and Composting Facts

• Grape Pomace consists of around 8% seeds, 10% stems, 25% skins and 57% pulp.
• 1 ton of grapes produces 100lb of stems and 160 to 240lbs of Grape Pomace
• In order for Grape Pomace compost to have a good PH balance, lime must be added to the mix.
• Grape Pomace compost is a very valuable source of nutrients and organic matter when spread in among Vines and other plants.

Grape Pomace is also useable in terms of cooking. Grape seed oil is popular with cooks because of its high smoke point and its subtle nutty flavour. It can be used to fry with or as a dressing in its raw state.

Another growing industry is utilizing Grape Pomace and that is the Bio Fuel industry. Some companies are using Grape Pomace to create “green” electrical energy by capturing the Methane gas created by the breaking down of the Grape Pomace; this is then utilized by local residents and businesses.

All in all the uses of Grape Pomace are wide, what was once dumped in landfill and forgotten about is now a valuable and environmentally friendly asset.