The present invention relates to a process for preparing fruit powder from fruit or fruit by-products of industrial processing of fruits, wherein the fruit of fruit by-product is cut up, and dried in microwave apparatus at a maximum temperature of about 65.degree. C., and then comminuted. Preferred fruits processed according to the invention are apple, fruit with pits, berries, citrus fruit, and tropical fruit. The fruit powder according to the invention can be used for human consumption and fodder.
