Banana Powder

Banana powder is a fine flour-like substance made from processed bananas. It’s widely used in food, health products, and even cosmetics. Let’s break it down:

Banana powder is usually made by drying bananas (using sun-drying, spray-drying, or freeze-drying). Grinding them into a fine powder. It has a sweet, fruity flavor and retains much of the nutritional value of fresh bananas, but in a shelf-stable, concentrated form.

Nutritional Value (per 100g, approx.)

• Calories: 340 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 85–90 g (mostly natural sugars & starch)
• Protein: 3–4g
• Fiber: 7–10g
• Potassium: High (bananas are famous for it)
• Vitamins: Vitamin C, B6, and traces of A and E

Heat during processing can reduce vitamin C content, but minerals like potassium and magnesium remain intact.

Uses of Banana Powder

1. Food Industry

• Baby foods (easily digestible & nutritious).
• Natural sweetener in smoothies, cakes, and porridges.
• An ingredient in energy bars and protein shakes.
• Thickener for soups and sauces

2. Health & Nutrition

• Used in nutritional supplements and meal replacements.
• Good for athletes as a quick source of natural carbs & electrolytes.
• Sometimes used in weight gain formulas due to its calorie density.

3. Cosmetics

• “Banana setting powder” in makeup is different—it’s a cosmetic powder inspired by banana powder’s name (not actual fruit powder).
• Real banana powder is sometimes added to face masks and scrubs for its antioxidant properties.

4. Animal Feed

• Used in livestock feed as a cheap, nutritious filler.

Why It’s Important

• Preservation: Fresh bananas spoil quickly, but banana powder extends shelf life to over a year.
• Economics: Helps reduce post-harvest losses in banana-producing regions.
• Global demand: Rising because it’s gluten-free, vegan, and natural.