pomace

noun

pom·​ace ˈpə-məs  ˈpä- 

1

: the dry or pulpy residue of material (such as fruit, seeds, or fish) from which a liquid (such as juice or oil) has been pressed or extracted

2

: something crushed to a pulpy mass

Examples of pomace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The key ingredient here is GSM10, a patent-pending molecule derived from a decade of research into the Perrin family’s grape pomace—the seeds and skins left over from the winemaking process, which scientists have found has a potent ability to help the skin renew itself. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026

Its story is one of innovation and sustainability; the use of grape pomace is one of the earliest examples of upcycling ingredients. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

There’s also grape pomace to blur the appearance of fine lines. —Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025

For the full experience, pair the dish with chacha (the very potent Georgian pomace brandy) and traditional shoti bread baked in a circular clay oven. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Olive mush from peak season pressings is pressed again to create pomace oil. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025

The upcycled pomace for Frizzle doesn’t sit and develop impurities like other pomace oils are known for. —Andrew Watman, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025

The team runs aged apple cider over pomace (the stems, pulp, and skins left behind after pressing grapes for wine) from Bucklin and Bedrock wineries. —Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025

Key Ingredients: Sodium hyaluronate, prebiotics, upcycled black grape pomace SPF Type: Hybrid (octisalate 4.5%, octocrylene 5.0%, titanium dioxide 0.84%, zinc oxide 3.04%) Broad-Spectrum: Yes Finish: Dewy Best Stick: Supergoop! —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pomys, probably from Medieval Latin pomacium cider, from Late Latin pomum apple, from Latin, fruit

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1