Banana dry powder is a convenience food made from fresh bananas that are technically processed and ground into powder. There are two types of banana powder processed products in the international arena, one is a starch-rich product processed from green bananas; the other is a sugar-based brewed ready-to-eat banana powder product processed from ripe bananas, also called instant banana powder.
The high viscosity of banana juice can easily lead to lumps due to incomplete drying of banana powder, and also a large number of sticky walls. Therefore, the preparation of instant banana powder has high requirements on raw materials and production process. Guanjie produces banana powder from ripe bananas. From the raw material control, the quality is superior.
• Raw material selection.
Raw materials should be selected from bananas with high fullness and freshness. The ripeness is 90% or fully ripe. Eliminate banana fruits that are too raw, have pests and diseases, and are rotten.
• Wash and peel.
Rinse the bananas with clean water to remove the dirt on the exterior of the banana fruit. Avoid contaminating the flesh when peeling. Peel the bananas and remove the silk on the banana fruit.
• Color protection.
Bananas are rich in tannins and enzymes, peeling and cutting the flesh exposed to the air. It is easy to oxidize and brown, so peeled bananas should be treated as soon as possible to protect the color. Peeled bananas are immediately immersed in a mixed solution containing 0.05% citric acid, 0.5% vitamin C and 0.6% sodium chloride to reduce the color change of bananas.
• Pulping.
Put the banana pulp after color protection treatment into the pulper to beat. The pulp is heated to a temperature of 85℃ or higher and lasts for 15 seconds. The high temperature passivates the activity of oxidative enzymes in the pulp to maintain the original color of bananas.
• Enzyme treatment.
Cool the pulp after passivation to below 50℃. Add single pectinase or compound enzyme to decompose the substances that cause the juice to be cloudy and precipitate, and become flocculent.
• Blending.
Make drinks with fruit powder, generally in the enzyme digestion and then add 10% -15% of sugar to the enzyme slurry to increase the sweetness, easy to brew that drink. If made into a flavor, it is no longer add sugar, and in the production of other foods and then do the mixing. In addition, the pulp can also be added 0.2% -0.3% citric acid to increase taste and fix the color of the product, mildew and browning.
• Spray drying.
Blend the banana pulp, 18-20 MPa homogenizer homogenization and refinement. Then it is poured into spray dryer for spray drying. Spray dryer to the inlet temperature 170-220 ℃, the export temperature of 70-80 ℃ is appropriate. Moisture content is reduced to less than 5%.
• Grinding.
After drying, the banana dry powder has a low moisture content and is highly hygroscopic. Once exposed to the air, it will soon return to the moisture caking, so it should be ground in time after drying. And grinding under dry conditions, but not exposed to air grinding.
• Packaging.
The dried banana powder should be packed in time. The material used for packaging banana powder must be both airtight and moisture-proof. Packaging is usually aluminum foil composite packaging material, sealed and stored. Store in a shaded and dry place.
Can Pregnant Women Eat Bananas?
There are quite a few benefits for pregnant women to eat bananas. Nutritionists state that pregnant women should add bananas to their daily diet. Because bananas are an excellent source of potassium and will be rich in folic acid; and the body's folic acid and folic acid and vitamin B6 storage is to ensure the normal development of the fetal neural tube, to avoid the occurrence of anencephaly, spina bifida serious malformations of the key substances. In addition, potassium has the effect of lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart and endothelium of blood vessels. This is very favorable for pregnant women.
Nutritionists warn that pregnant women should eat banana dry powder every day. Moreover, the calcium needs of women increase after pregnancy, and they should eat more calcium-rich foods. At the same time, pregnant women are prone to constipation. Bananas are not only rich in calcium, but also contain more dietary crude fiber, so bananas are very suitable for maternity fruit. The coldness of bananas is especially suitable for those who have fetal restlessness due to dryness and heat. However, it is worth noting that those who have swollen feet during pregnancy, it is best not to eat raw bananas.
Can You Lose Weight By Eating Bananas Powder?
Bananas are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, so they are quite effective in weight loss.
A banana (net weight of about 100 grams) has only 87 calories, which is much lower than the amount of white rice (150 grams and 220 calories) in a meal. Therefore, it is the most suitable food for breakfast. In addition, bananas are also rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate gastrointestinal motility. Bananas are well digested and absorbed and retain energy for a long time. If you don't eat anything but bananas, the calories are far lower than regular meals, and you will naturally lose weight.
However, if you live on bananas for a long time, you lack protein, minerals and other nutrients, and your body will sound the danger alarm.
Can Eating Bananas Powder Cure Constipation?
Banana dry powder is a laxative, but only ripe bananas have this effect. If you eat unripe bananas, it will lead to constipation!
The astringent flavor of raw bananas comes from the large amount of ellagic acid contained in bananas. Tannic acid has a very strong astringent effect, which makes the feces dry and hard, resulting in constipation. Therefore, if you use bananas to treat constipation, it may cause constipation. This is the reason why most patients do not feel any effect even after consuming bananas. Therefore, eating natural banana powder to treat constipation is not a good idea.
Guanjie has focused on banana dry powder for 20 years. We have own freeze dried production lines. If you are interested in our information,welcome to enquiry us: info@gybiotech.com
