Bulk Banana Powder
Source86 supplies bulk banana powder milled from ripe bananas, available in four processing methods: air-dried, freeze-dried, drum-dried, and spray-dried juice powder. Conventional and Certified Organic lots are available depending on which one you choose.
The four methods differ mainly in how they remove moisture. Air-drying and drum-drying use heat, which trades off some heat-sensitive nutrients for shelf stability. Freeze-drying pulls water out under vacuum instead, so it holds onto more of the fruit’s natural color, aroma, and vitamin content. Banana juice powder skips the whole fruit altogether. It’s spray-dried from extracted juice, which gives it a finer particle size and near-instant dispersion in liquid systems.
It works as a flavor and nutrient base across bakery, smoothie, infant nutrition, and snack bar applications. The material is sourced primarily from India, China, and Indonesia. Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan documentation is available, and Certified Organic lots can be sourced for the freeze-dried and drum-dried grades.
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Product Data
| Scientific Name | Musa × paradisiaca; also referenced in source documentation as Musa paradisiaca Linn. or Musa acuminata depending on cultivar. |
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| Identity | Banana powder milled from ripe bananas; available in four processing methods. |
| Processing Method | Air-dried, freeze-dried, drum-dried, or spray-dried from extracted juice; buyer selects at order time. |
| Certification | Certified Organic available for the freeze-dried and drum-dried grades; air-dried and juice powder grades are conventional |
| Odor and Flavor | Characteristic ripe banana aroma and flavor; the freeze-dried grade carries the most concentrated flavor and aroma. |
Certifications & Compliance
Certified Organic status applies only to the freeze-dried and drum-dried grades, so buyers requiring a certified lot should confirm which processing method carries current organic certification.
- Certified Organic: Available for freeze-dried and drum-dried grades (Placeholder – confirm current lot availability with Source86).
- Non-GMO: Non-GMO status documentation available on request.
- Vegan and Gluten-Free: All four processing methods are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
- Core Documentation: Certificate of Analysis, Product Specification Sheet, Allergen Statement, Country of Origin Documentation, and Safety Data Sheet provided per shipment.
- Ingredient-Specific Testing: Heavy metals, microbiological reports, and pesticide residue testing available to support incoming inspection.
- Traceability: Lot-level traceability and organic transaction certificates provided where certified lots are ordered.
Production & Sourcing
Banana powder is sourced primarily from India, China, and Indonesia, where established banana cultivation supports consistent raw material volume year-round. Processing is controlled from fruit intake through final milling to protect flavor and nutrient content. All four processing methods follow the same early preparation steps and split only at the moisture-removal stage.
- Harvesting: Ripe bananas are harvested from farms once they reach full flavor and sweetness.
- Sorting and Washing: Harvested bananas are sorted to remove damaged or overripe fruit, then washed to remove dirt and contaminants.
- Peeling and Preparation: Bananas are peeled and prepared according to the target processing method, sliced for the drying methods or pureed and juiced for the wet-processed methods.
- Moisture Removal: The prepared banana is dried using the buyer’s selected method: air-drying or drum-drying with heat, freeze-drying under vacuum at low temperature, or spray-drying from extracted juice.
- Milling and Packing: The dried material is milled into a fine powder, inspected, and packed for shipment.
Applications
- Bakery: Incorporated into breads, muffins, cakes, and cookies for banana flavor and color.
- Smoothies and Beverages: Dissolves into smoothie mixes, protein shakes, and beverage powders.
- Infant and Baby Food: Used as a natural flavor and nutrient source in infant food formulations.
- Snack and Nutrition Bars: Added to granola bars, energy bars, and cereal bars.
- Frozen Desserts: Used in ice cream, sorbet, and yogurt formulations.
- Confectionery: Incorporated into candies, gummies, and fruit-flavored sweets.
- Nutritional Supplements: Used in protein powders, meal replacements, and vitamin blends.
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Concentrated, sweet, ripe banana flavor; intensity varies slightly by processing method.
Characteristic banana aroma, most pronounced in the freeze-dried grade.
Fine, free-flowing powder across all four grades.
Light yellow to beige; the freeze-dried grade runs brighter yellow, while air-dried and drum-dried grades run toward beige.
Retains vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber from the source fruit, in varying degrees by processing method.
Low moisture across all grades supports shelf stability.
Single-ingredient banana powder with no added sugar or preservatives in the standard grade.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free across all four grades.
Funcionality
- Flavor Concentration: Delivers concentrated banana flavor without the moisture or perishability of fresh fruit.
- Moisture Control: Low moisture content supports dry-mix and baked-good formulations without introducing excess water.
- Color Contribution: Contributes a natural yellow-to-beige hue across finished products.
- Dispersibility: Dispersion speed varies by processing method; juice powder dissolves fastest, while air-dried and drum-dried grades disperse with agitation.
- Binding Support: Contributes mild binding function in baked and formed products.
- Nutrient Retention: Freeze-drying retains more heat-sensitive vitamins than the heat-based drying methods.
- Shelf Stability: Low moisture and water activity support long shelf life without refrigeration.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Processing Method Flexibility: Four processing methods on one page let manufacturers match nutrient retention, flavor intensity, and dispersion speed to their formulation without sourcing from multiple suppliers.
- Certification Pathway: Certified Organic availability on the freeze-dried and drum-dried grades supports clean-label formulation without a secondary supplier.
- Simplified Qualification: A single consolidated specification and documentation set covers all four processing methods.
- Sourcing Continuity: Multi-country sourcing across India, China, and Indonesia supports consistent year-round availability.
- Documentation Readiness: Certificate of Analysis, allergen statement, and origin documentation are issued per shipment to support incoming inspection.
- Format-to-Application Match: Juice powder’s fast dispersion suits beverage lines, while air-dried and drum-dried grades suit dry-mix and baking applications where slower rehydration is acceptable.
