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Banana powder
Calories & nutrition facts
dehydrated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 346 kcal —
- Protein 3.9 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 78 g 29%
- Fat 1.8 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 9.9 g 35%
- Sugars 47 g —
- Sodium 3 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 12 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 7 mg 8%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.39 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 2 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 2.8 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg 26%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 19.6 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 22 mg 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg 6%
- Magnesium 108 mg 26%
- Phosphorus 74 mg 6%
- Potassium 1491 mg 32%
- Zinc 0.61 mg 6%
- Copper 0.39 mg 43%
- Manganese 0.57 mg 25%
- Selenium 3.9 µg 7%
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Questions about Banana powder
How do you use banana powder in smoothies?
Start with a spoonful and blend it with milk, yoghurt or plant milk; it adds banana flavour and thickens the drink. It also works in porridge and pancake batter, where it can sweeten the mixture.
Can you bake with banana powder instead of fresh banana?
You can use it to flavour banana bread, muffins and pancakes, but it does not provide the moisture or binding of mashed banana. Mix it into the dry ingredients and add enough liquid to keep the batter soft.
Does banana powder dissolve in water?
It usually disperses better in a smoothie or other liquid that you whisk or blend than in still water, where it can form small lumps. Stir it into a little liquid first to make a smooth paste, then add the rest.
How should you store banana powder?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry cupboard and use a dry spoon; moisture can make the powder clump. Follow any storage instructions on the pack after opening.
Is banana powder the same as dried banana?
No. Banana powder is finely milled, dried banana, while dried banana is usually sold as pieces or slices. Dried banana has 346 kcal per 100 g, compared with 346 kcal per 100 g of banana powder.
Can you replace banana powder with fresh banana?
Not directly in dry recipes: mashed banana adds substantial moisture, so it can change the texture of biscuits, cakes and pancake batter. For a smoothie, blend in fresh banana instead and reduce other liquid slightly if you want a similarly thick drink.
Is banana powder made from green or ripe bananas?
It can be made from either, and the ripeness changes the flavour: ripe bananas give a sweeter, more familiar banana taste, while green banana powder is less sweet and starchier. Check the product description if ripeness matters to your recipe.
Is banana powder high in fibre?
Yes. A 10 g spoonful provides 1 g of fibre; the powder is concentrated, so a small serving can add noticeable fibre to porridge or a smoothie.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 1514 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
