tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post5138305700793098601..comments2023-10-11T08:08:53.804-07:00Comments on Pet Health and Nutrition: Factoid: Tomato pomaceDr. Susan Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673334170143376314noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-76689362409680152682012-05-04T15:37:43.033-07:002012-05-04T15:37:43.033-07:00I'm sure there are pesticides in tomato pomace...I'm sure there are pesticides in tomato pomace since we know they're used on the tomatoes and absorbed into the skin. I'd prefer not toTOTW feed pesticides to my pets but it's probably only a small amount since the pomace itself constitutes a small portion of the food. Unless you're storing large quantites of pomace, I don't think combustion is a concern but we are trusting the producers of our chosen pet foods to utilize products that are stored properly or that random testing will catch any bacterial or fungal blooms. ~MichelleMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-80078294679732153312012-04-30T11:50:17.057-07:002012-04-30T11:50:17.057-07:00Does anyone buy into, Tomato pomace being laden wi...Does anyone buy into, Tomato pomace being laden with pesticides, and this combustible stuff ? Iget that organic grown is a iffy topic, but can we have some actual names dropped her so the average layman can make a decision as to WHO is saying these things, and what studies were done ?<br /><br />thx<br />leeGaillard Lee Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462590702488647306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-84365225725283135932011-01-10T08:13:28.074-08:002011-01-10T08:13:28.074-08:00And another scientist pointed out that tomato poma...And another scientist pointed out that tomato pomace also contains sufficient unsaturated fatty acids that they oxidize (become rancid) and can also spontaneously combust. <br /> <br />He suggested that in addition to making sure the pomace is dry when stored, the stack should be turned regularly to cool or isolate hot-spots. If the seeds are well crushed, an antioxidant added to the product might also slow that oxidation.Susan Wynnhttp://www.susanwynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-81740561316907934662011-01-10T08:07:14.678-08:002011-01-10T08:07:14.678-08:00Great question. I got an answer from a food compa...Great question. I got an answer from a food company via people I think are their food scientists. They think it has to do with ingredients being not completely dry. When there is enough moisture for bacteria to proliferate and begin fermenting the sugars in the product, heat accumulates and the sugars can ignite. They say that this has been seen commmonly with soybean meal and corn meal as well. They recommend that the pomace not be allowed to get wet, and to store it only after <br />it has been dried to at least to 10% moisture or less.Susan Wynnhttp://www.susanwynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-55814747579712648762011-01-09T20:04:53.483-08:002011-01-09T20:04:53.483-08:00I am a Fire Investigator and have had several fire...I am a Fire Investigator and have had several fires involving spontaneous combustion in tomato pomace.The tomato pomace was stored outside in a covered commodity barn but open at both ends which would allow rain and moisture in. What chemical composition in the tomato pomace makes it suseptial to spontaneous heating? Marvin G. CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-43714074881606370852010-09-16T11:40:21.723-07:002010-09-16T11:40:21.723-07:00The seeds are crushed so the fatty acids are bioav...The seeds are crushed so the fatty acids are bioavailable. Yes, there are flavonoids including lycopene in tomato pomace. I don't know what you mean by "very small quantity" but dogs do benefit from the right level and types of fiber in the diet, and this is a pretty good source of mixed fibers. <br /><br />Please sign your posts!Dr. Susan Wynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673334170143376314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-74709874086322150732010-09-15T16:27:42.134-07:002010-09-15T16:27:42.134-07:00It has all those fatty acids and tocopherols if yo...It has all those fatty acids and tocopherols if you're a cow or a bird and can digest the seed coats and the seeds inside. Dogs don't get any of it. I'm not even sure any available lycopene is left in commercial pomace which is mostly skins and seeds, once the juice and meat are removed to make paste and marketable juice. As far as dogs are concerned the pomace is almost wholly vegetable fiber, which they only need in very small quantity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com