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Bulk Plantain Chips Sweet
Source86 Plantain Chips – Sweet provide a delightful combination of naturally sweet plantains with a touch of seasoning that enhances their inherent sugary profile! 🍌 The naturally sweet notes of these chips complement various dipping sauces, spreads, or accompaniments, making them an ideal addition to charcuterie boards, dessert plates, or paired with savory foods. Our Plantain Chips – Sweet is available in bulk quantities and in customized pack sizes that fit your wholesale business needs! 📦 Request for a Quote now to get started! 📨 Source86 is your number one supplier for premium bulk raw ingredients! ☝🏼 From sourcing to importing, our global team of trusty sourcerers is committed to getting you only the best ingredients in the market! 💯
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Product Data
| Scientific Name | Musa × paradisiaca |
|---|---|
| Origin Countries | Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Cameroon |
| Product Uses | Dried snacks, coatings and breading, granola bars |
Production & Sourcing
Plantain Chips – Sweet begin with ripe plantains, which are peeled and thinly sliced. These slices are then immersed in a sweetening solution, which may contain sugar, honey, or other sweeteners, enhancing their natural sweetness. The slices undergo a frying process in oil until they achieve a crisp texture and a golden-brown color.
Applications
- Dried Snacks
- Snacks – Sweet
- Packaged Snacks
- Trail Mixes and Snack Mixes
- Snack Bars and Energy Bites
- Garnishing
- Coatings and Breadings
- Granola Bars
- Bars and Cereals
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Functionality
- Texture
- Dietary Fiber Enrichment
- Potassium Enrichment
- Sweetener
Benefits
These plantain chips typically offer a natural sweetness derived from ripe plantains. They also include added sweeteners like sugar or honey, enhancing the inherent sweetness of the fruit.
These chips usually maintain a crispy and crunchy texture, similar to regular plantain chips, providing a satisfying bite.
They often display a golden to light brown hue, akin to traditional plantain chips, owing to the frying process.
Ripe plantains contain natural sugars and nutrients like potassium, vitamins, and fiber. However, added sugars or sweeteners can increase the sugar and calorie content compared to regular plantain chips.
The moisture content tends to be low, contributing to their crispy texture and extended shelf life. Binding agents might be used in the manufacturing process to maintain the chip’s structure.
The sweet aroma might be more pronounced due to the added sweeteners, contributing to a pleasant scent.
Individuals monitoring sugar intake should be mindful of the added sugars in sweet plantain chips. Always check the product label for specific information on ingredients and nutritional content, especially if you have dietary restrictions or sensitivities.
Uses in manufacturing
They are a popular snack option and are often packaged in bags or containers for retail sale in supermarkets, convenience stores, or specialty food shops.
These chips can be crushed or crumbled to add a sweet and crunchy element to desserts, salads, or breakfast bowls, offering both texture and flavor contrasts.
Food manufacturers incorporate sweet plantain chips into snack mixes, granola bars, or trail mixes to diversify flavors and provide a sweeter alternative to regular savory snacks.
In upscale culinary settings or gourmet food manufacturing, these chips might be utilized as a unique topping or garnish for desserts, adding both visual appeal and a sweet crunch.
In fusion cooking or regional dishes, these chips might feature as a novel ingredient, offering a twist to traditional recipes by adding a touch of sweetness and texture.
Their versatility allows for creative uses in both sweet and savory dishes, lending a distinct sweetness and crunch that can enhance a wide range of recipes.
Main producing countries and Harvest time
The main producing countries of plantains are Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Cameroon. In Uganda, plantains are harvested in two seasons, which spans from July to August, and December to February.