VALORISATION POTENTIAL OF FETEASCA NEAGRA GRAPE POMACE FOR OBTAINING HONEYBASED FORTIFIED INNOVATIVE PRODUCT

Grape pomace (GP) is the main by-product from the wine industry, consisting of remaining skin, seeds and pulp. Extremely rich in flavones, anthocyanins and tannins, this by-product has attracted the attention of scientists leading to an interest in the study of different uses in various fields especially as it is very inexpensive: as an additive in animal feed, as ingredients in the food industry, cosmetics, medicine, etc. GP may have applications as food additives with nutritional benefits. For the present research, an innovative product based on Acacia honey (AH) and GP powder in different proportion (5, 10 and 15 %) was prepared. Fortification with GP may impact the sensory characteristics of products, such as flavor, color, and texture. The results revealed that the fortified innovative product obtained is well accepted by the consumers.