Dried banana

Dried bananas are made from ripe bananas that have been dehydrated to retain their natural sweetness, nutrients and flavor. Below are the typical specifications:

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Physical specifications

Appearance: slices, chips or whole bananas (depending on processing)

Color: light yellow to golden brown (may darken naturally if left untreated)

Smell: Sweet and typical of ripe bananas

Taste: Naturally sweet, fruity and typical of bananas

Texture: Chewy (for slices) or crunchy (for chips)

Moisture content:

Semi-dried: ≤ 18%

Fully dried: ≤ 5%

 

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Chemical specifications

pH: 4.5 – 5.5

Total sugars: 60-75% (natural or with added sugars)

Sulfur dioxide (optional for preservation): ≤ 2000 ppm

Ash content: ≤ 3%

Oil content (for chips): 25-35% (if fried)

 

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Microbiological specifications

Total Plate Count (TPC): ≤ 10,000 CFU/g

Yeast and mold: ≤ 100 CFU/g

Coliforms: ≤ 10 CFU/g

E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria: Negative

 

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Nutritional information (approximate) (per 100 g)

energy:

Dried slices: 300-350 kcal

Dry chips (fried): 500-520 kcal

Proteins: 2-3g

Carbohydrates: 80-90g

Sugars: 55-65 g

Dietary fiber: 6-8 g

fats:

Dried slices: ≤ 1 g

Dried chips: 25-35 g

Potassium: 350-400 mg

Vitamin C: 2-4 mg

 

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Packaging and storage

Packaging:

Food grade, moisture-proof bags, vacuum sealed bags or bulk containers.

Available in 250g, 500g, 1kg or bulk packs (10kg-25kg).

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture.

Ideal storage temperature: ≤ 25°C with <60% relative humidity.

Expiry date:

Semi-dried: 12 months

Fully dried or chipped: 18-24 months

 

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Applications

Cooking:

Use as snacks, in mixes, cereals, smoothies or desserts.

Health products:

Energy bars, vegan snacks or gluten-free alternatives.

Industrial:

Flavorings for drinks, baked goods and confectionery.