Product overview
Tomato pomace powder is a dried and milled co-product derived from residual tomato material generated during processing. Depending on the processor and production method, this material can include varying proportions of skins, seeds and associated tomato solids.
Because it makes use of a processing stream that might otherwise have limited value, tomato pomace powder can be considered in projects that combine functional ingredient requirements with an interest in co-product utilization. Potential applications may include selected food, pet-food, bakery, snack and fiber-oriented formulations, subject to compositional, safety and regulatory suitability.
Atlas Global Trading Co. sources tomato ingredients through a multi-origin network of farms, processors and supply partners. We match the ingredient to the customer’s finished-product performance, commercial pack format, documentation requirements and destination.
Specification focus
Composition can vary materially by process, raw material mix and the way the pomace stream is separated, dried and milled. Buyers should therefore review the actual specification for the selected program rather than assuming a universal composition.
Relevant buying parameters may include fiber content, moisture, particle-size distribution, color, ash or other compositional measures, microbiological limits, pesticide-residue controls and intended-use suitability. Depending on the application, additional nutritional or analytical parameters may also be required.
Particle size can influence blending, mouthfeel, visual appearance and processing behavior. Moisture is also important for storage stability and flowability, particularly in dry blends where excess humidity may contribute to caking or reduced handling performance.
For food or pet-food applications, the product should be evaluated under the relevant safety, regulatory and formulation criteria for the destination market and species or consumer group. Final acceptance should be based on the approved specification and supporting documentation for the actual supply program.
Functional considerations
Tomato pomace powder may contribute insoluble tomato solids and fiber along with natural tomato color and flavor characteristics. Its effect on texture, water management and finished-product appearance will depend on inclusion rate, particle size and the surrounding formulation.
Pilot testing is particularly useful for this type of ingredient because different pomace streams can behave differently in the same recipe. Bench or plant trials can help establish practical usage levels, hydration behavior, texture impact and sensory acceptance.
Typical applications
- Pet-food and treat formulations
- Bakery and savory product trials
- Snack and extruded-food projects
- Fiber-oriented formulation systems
- Dry blends and specialty ingredient trials
- Upcycling and co-product utilization projects
Storage and handling
Tomato pomace powder is typically handled as a dry ingredient. Buyers should review packaging integrity, moisture protection, lot coding, pallet condition and storage recommendations at receipt.
Once opened, the powder should be protected from humidity and other conditions that could affect flowability, microbiological quality or sensory characteristics. Exact shelf life and warehouse conditions are product-specific and should follow the approved technical documentation.
Organic and conventional programs
Where organic supply is requested, we confirm the product’s certification scope and supporting documentation for the selected origin and supply lot. Because pomace is a co-product, the certification status of the source material, processor and final product scope should all be reviewed for the intended organic claim.
Conventional programs can be optimized around composition, intended use, economics, origin and continuity of supply. Exact analytical parameters and commercial availability are confirmed against the selected processor and product program.