Transforming by-products of
fermented grape juice
into multifunctional ingredients
Posamas
The circular solution for grape pomace
By 2050, the world will use three times more resources than the Earth can provide. To prevent this, the European Union plans to be climate neutral by then and will use Circular Economy principles to help reach this goal. Grapes are the fourth most produced fruit in the world, with almost 80 million tons produced in 2018 (FAO, 2018). Most grapes are used to make wine, a process that creates a lot of waste, including grape pomace. Our mission is the valorization of grape pomace for upcycle with green technologies for healthy lives.
The Potential of Ingredients
Grape pomace active ingredients offers several health benefits for humans both for nutrition and cosmetics. It is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which can help protect against heart disease, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. Also it helps regulate blood sugar levels, and may have anti-cancer properties. Currently, extracts have been used in skincare products for their anti-aging and protective purposes.
Our Story
Our initial motivation was to up-cycle the by-products from wineries in Ankara, Turkey. Our team is made up of various professionals in business development, food engineering, and sustainable product development. Our founder, Hande Güventürk, has 19 years of experience in business development within technology companies. In parallel, she has a special interest in innovation and strategic partnerships. Her adventure with grapes started when her family established a vineyard twenty years ago. Since then, she has been actively involved in viticulture and wine production.