30 Apr 2024 --- Grape marc or pomace is a substantial waste product of the wine industry, making up around 30% of the grape weight. US-based Sonomaceuticals upcycles the marc of Chardonnay grapes — one of the most abundant grapes of California — into its WellVine ingredient with F&B and supplement applications, such as the company’s Vine to Bar premium chocolate. Research on the marc’s health benefits and bioactive compounds is supported by the University of California (UC) Davis, US. Nutrition Insight meets with professionals from Sonomaceuticals and researchers from UC Davis to discuss Chardonnay marc’s health and sustainability advantages and the company’s Vine to Bar chocolate.
