Tomato pomace waste as safe feed additive for poultry health and production - a review

Tomato cultivation and industrial processing produce a considerable amount of tomato pomace, peels, and seeds, which are difficult to handle. These by-products contain a variety of minerals and bioactive substances, and may thus be further valorized, generating additional revenue for processing plants while also decreasing environmental issues caused by their buildup. The inclusion of tomato pomace in poultry feed has been shown to produce promising effects in poultry growth and health, however the results are largely inconsistent. Literature has documented improvement in growth, egg production and quality, immunological and antioxidant effects in poultry. This review has complied the impacts of tomato pomace on the growth and health indices of poultry.

Automated summary

Tomato cultivation and processing generate a significant amount of difficult-to-handle tomato pomace, peels, and seeds, which contain various beneficial substances. These by-products can be used as feed additives and have certain effects on poultry growth and health.