Tomato pomace

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Tomato pomace is an inexpensive by-product of tomato manufacturing. Effectively, it is what is left-over after processing tomatoes for juice, ketchup, soup, etc. It is sometimes used in pet and livestock food manufacturing as a source of dietary fiber, as well as B vitamins, and (to a lesser extent) vitamin A. As the primary component of tomato pomace is the tomato skin, it has the potential for higher amounts of pesticide residues than tomatoes themselves. As tomato pomace tends to be about 75% water, the cost of shipping tends to be very high (due to weight), and the majority ends up in landfills.

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• http://www.ingredients101.com/tompom.htm
• http://naturapet.com/tools/ingredient.asp?alpha=T&id=62
• http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/aganswers/story.asp?storyID=1607