Banana Flakes - Organic

Banana Flakes - Organic back of the bag image 1 lb

Banana Flakes - Organic front of the bag image 5 lb

Banana Flakes - Organic back of the bag image 5 lb

Image of peeled Banana in slices and 2 whole yellow bananas.

Banana Flakes - Organic

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We are all creatures of habits, often based on what we are taught in our culture and family. In the Western world, we are led to believe that any visible imperfections on the fruits render them not a top pick or perhaps even inedible.

We learn to eat only the most perfect-looking ripe produce with a bright and vibrant exterior to ensure the most delightful flavor. We are also a society that believes texture is as important as taste.

When you go to the grocery store looking for bananas, you will often see shades from green to yellow, depending on where they are in the ripening process. It is most common to search for bananas with a bright yellow exterior that is slightly soft to the touch because this is considered the perfect stage to consume them.

Finding the ideal banana is like finding the perfect avocado. If it is too ripe, it becomes mushy and undesirable to use.

Some research suggests that Bananas may contain the following constituents:

Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Vitamin A (IU), Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
Amino Acids: threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, cystine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, valine, arginine, histidine, alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, proline, serine

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed. Taste, smell, texture, and color may vary from batch to batch. Due to its nature, this powder tends to clump. If clumping occurs, lay the bag on a flat surface and place a towel over the bag. Then pound on the bag until the clumps break up. The towel will help protect the bag from damage.

Suggested Use: Mix one tablespoon with juice and yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie. Use to add flavor and nutrition to any recipe. Ideal for dry fruit preparations, powdered drinks, cake mixes, desserts, etc. Reconstituted powder with water at a 1:3 ratio and use as you would mashed bananas.

Mixing suggestion: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combined with our organic strawberry powder and some fresh orange juice for a creamsicle.

Botanical Name: Musa acuminata.

Other Names: Banana, Bananier Nain, Canbur, Curro, Platano, Guineo.

Parts Used: Whole Banana, no peel.

Ingredients: Raw Ripe Banana.

Origin: Grown and dried in Ecuador and packaged with care in Florida, USA.

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.

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