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Plantain chips are a popular snack food made from fresh plantain. They are widely enjoyed for their sweet taste, crispy texture, and long shelf life. The most common type of plantain chips are fried, resulting in a golden-yellow color and a crunchy texture. So, how are plantain chips made commercially? The following is a summary of the main processing steps. 1. Peeling Because each plantain has a different shape, it is difficult to guarantee good peeling results using machines, and it is easy to damage the plantain. Therefore, manual peeling is usually employed. 2. Slicing Depending on the desired finished product, plantain can be sliced into either round or long pieces. Long plantain slices: Plantain are cut lengthwise, forming thin, elongated slices. These plantain slices have a unique shape and are more likely to develop a crispy…

Banana powder is a high-quality natural flour substitute, rich in dietary fiber, potassium, and various vitamins. It is widely used in baked goods, infant food, and health foods. The entire processing of banana powder typically involves several steps, including peeling, slicing, drying, and grinding. The grinding process is a crucial step that determines the quality and application range of the banana powder. So, how to grind very fine banana powder? Why does banana powder need to be ground into fine powder? Improved texture and solubility If banana powder has coarse particles, it can easily create a grainy texture during mixing or baking, affecting the final product's mouthfeel. Finer banana powder dissolves more easily, resulting in a smoother and more refined finished product. Expanding application scenarios High-fineness banana powder can be…

In the Philippines, green banana powder is gradually becoming a popular health food ingredient. Made from green bananas through a process of peeling, slicing, drying, and grinding, it is gluten-free, rich in dietary fiber, resistant starch, and various minerals. Therefore, it is widely used in health food formulations, sugar-controlled diets, sports nutrition products, and various gluten-free baked goods. A customer from the Philippines explained that his region has abundant banana resources, but in the past, most of the bananas were only used for fresh consumption or export. He suggested that processing these green bananas into higher-value banana powder would not only improve crop utilization but also open up a more stable sales channel for food ingredients. Since the client was venturing into banana powder processing for the first time, they…

Plantain chips are a crispy snack made primarily from plantains, produced through a process involving washing, peeling, slicing, and frying/drying. So what are the steps in making plantain chips? 1. Raw Material Requirements The foundation of premium plantain chips lies in high-quality plantains. Typically selected: plantains at approximately 70% ripeness. Their firmer flesh resists deformation during slicing and maintains good shape after frying. 2. Product Types Depending on processing methods, banana chips can be categorised as follows: Fried plantain chips: The most common variety, offering a crisp and savoury texture. Dried plantain chips (air-dried/freeze-dried): Oil-free. Sugar-coated plantain chips: Characterised by a sweet, moist flavour and golden hue. 3.Steps in making plantain chips Wash → Blanch → Peel → Slice → Deep-fry → Drain → Cool → Package ① Cleaning Remove…

Plantain chips are a very popular snack, crispy, thin, and with a natural plantain flavor. So, what makes plantain chips crispy? In the plantain chip processing, the step that truly determines their crispiness is frying. Although the production process of plantain chips includes several steps such as washing, peeling, and slicing, frying is essential to producing crispy plantain chips. Where does the crispness come from? The crispness of plantain chips comes from physical changes that occur during the frying process: 1. Rapid evaporation of internal moisture When plantain chips are placed in hot oil, the moisture quickly vaporizes and is expelled from the inside of the fruit. Once the moisture content decreases to a certain level, the texture gradually becomes loose and dry, resulting in a crispy texture. 2. Changes in starch…

Plantain flour not only retains the nutritional components of plantain but is also easy to store and transport. A plantain flour mill machine is a crucial piece of equipment in the plantain flour processing. So, how much does it cost to set up a plantain flour mill machine? If your processing plan is relatively simple, requiring only the grinding of pre-processed dried plantain, then purchasing just one plantain flour mill machine is sufficient. This machine will cost approximately USD 4,000–8,000. The price difference mainly stems from factors such as the machine's output and the fineness of the grind. However, a mill machine alone is not enough to process fresh plantain into plantain powder. Bananas have a high water content and a soft texture, so they need to be dried before they can be ground into…

Frozen whole plantains is a common method of plantain processing. Through quick-freezing, the moisture and nutrients of the plantain can be locked in for a short time, preserving its original flavor and texture to the greatest extent, while also significantly extending its shelf life. So, what is the process for frozen whole plantains? What tools for frozen whole plantain? The Basic Process of Frozen Whole Plantain: The process of frozen whole plantain is relatively simple, mainly consisting of two steps: peeling and freezing. Peeling: Because plantain peels are thick and unsuitable for freezing, they need to be peeled before freezing. This can be done manually or with automated peeling equipment, ensuring the flesh remains intact. Quick Freezing: After peeling, the plantains are placed in freezing equipment for rapid freezing, causing their core temperature…

Plantains are a fruit with higher starch content and lower sugar levels, typically requiring processing before consumption. To enhance product diversity, plantains are processed into various items for sale. So, what can plantain be processed into? Below are several common examples. Plantain Flour Plantain flour is a powdered product obtained by peeling, slicing, drying, and grinding plantains. It serves as a gluten-free ingredient that can substitute wheat flour. Plantain flour not only enhances the flavor and texture of foods but is also rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and other nutrients. It promotes gut health and aids in blood sugar control. Plantain Chips Plantain chips are another highly popular snack. By peeling, slicing, and deep-frying plantains, you can create crispy banana chips. They can be enjoyed as a casual snack…

Banana chips are a crispy and popular snack made from fresh bananas through slicing and frying. Frying is the most crucial step in the entire production process. So, how long to fry banana chips? What are the requirements for the frying temperature? Generally, banana chips are fried for about 2-4 minutes. When the oil temperature is maintained at 160-180℃, thin banana chips will fry until golden brown in about 2 minutes. If the banana chips are thicker, the frying time may need to be extended to 3-4 minutes. The specific frying time mainly depends on the thickness of the banana chips, their moisture content, and the stability of the oil temperature. For example, thicker banana chips evaporate moisture more slowly, requiring a longer frying time; while riper bananas with higher…