Characterization of aroma and aroma-active compounds of black carrot ( L. ssp. var. Alef.) pomace by aroma extract dilution analysis.

The aim of this study was to characterize the aroma and aroma-active compounds of black carrot pomace, a valuable by-product of black carrot juice industry. Aroma compounds were analyzed using GC-MS-O and extracted via the SAFE technique. The extract samples were determined to represent the odor of black carrot pomace quite well according to the results of the representative test.