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Apple fiber suppliers and sourcing guide

Apple fiber is made from apple pomace, the peel, flesh, core and seeds left after apples are pressed for juice. The pomace is dried and milled, and some grades are washed to remove sugars first. The result is a tan to brown powder that combines insoluble fiber with pectin, residual fruit sugars and a fruity flavor, used in bakery, bars, cereals and fillings.

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Category
Fibers
Also known as
apple pomace fiber · dried apple pomace · apple fibre · Malus domestica
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of apple fiber

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Standard apple fiber

    Dried, milled pomace with residual sugars and apple flavor.

  • Washed low-sugar grades

    Pomace washed before drying to cut sugars and raise fiber content.

  • Fine-milled grades

    Small particle size for smooth fillings, drinks and sauces.

  • Apple peel powder

    Made from peels only; darker and more colored.

  • Organic

    From certified organic apples, under organic certification.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Total dietary fiber
Total, soluble and insoluble fiber by AOAC 991.43 or 2011.25.
Sugars
Fructose, glucose and sucrose by HPLC, which feed into the sugars line on the label.
Moisture and water activity
Low water activity keeps mold from growing in the powder.
Patulin
Patulin by HPLC-UV or LC-MS/MS, a mold toxin found in damaged apples.
Pesticide residues
Multi-residue screen by LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS, since peels carry most residues.
Microbiology
Total plate count, yeast and mold, coliforms or Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli and Salmonella.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Keep apple fiber in sealed, moisture-barrier bags in a cool, dry place away from light, since it is hygroscopic and the color darkens with heat and time. Re-seal opened bags. Suppliers set a best-before date for unopened packaging.

Lots and expiry dates

Sugar content, color, fiber and patulin vary with apple variety, season and juice process, so check them on each COA. Record apple origin and whether the lot is washed or unwashed.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • FDA's dietary fiber Q&A names apple fiber as an example of mixed plant cell wall fibers, a category FDA intends to propose adding to the dietary fiber definition.

    Source: fda.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Health Canada's list of dietary fibres reviewed and accepted by its Food Directorate lists apple peel, derived from apple processing by conventional physical procedures, as a traditional fibre.

    Source: canada.ca (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Apple fiber suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of apple fiber can brands buy?

Common forms include standard apple fiber, washed low-sugar grades, fine-milled grades, apple peel powder and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for apple fiber include?

Expect total dietary fiber, sugars, moisture and water activity, patulin, pesticide residues and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should apple fiber be stored?

Keep apple fiber in sealed, moisture-barrier bags in a cool, dry place away from light, since it is hygroscopic and the color darkens with heat and time. Re-seal opened bags. Suppliers set a best-before date for unopened packaging.

What is the regulatory status of apple fiber?

FDA's dietary fiber Q&A names apple fiber as an example of mixed plant cell wall fibers, a category FDA intends to propose adding to the dietary fiber definition. Health Canada's list of dietary fibres reviewed and accepted by its Food Directorate lists apple peel, derived from apple processing by conventional physical procedures, as a traditional fibre.

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