Banana Processing Machine Blogs

Dec42025 by bananaNo Comments

Steps in Making Plantain Chips

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…

Nov262025 by bananaNo Comments

What Makes Plantain Chips Crispy?

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…

Nov192025 by bananaNo Comments

How Much Does It Cost to Set Up A Plantain Flour Mill Machine?

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…

Nov132025 by bananaNo Comments

Tool for Frozen Whole Plantain

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…

Nov62025 by bananaNo Comments

What Can Plantain Be Processed into?

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…

Oct312025 by bananaNo Comments

How Long to Fry Banana Chips?

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…

Oct242025 by bananaNo Comments

How to Vacuum Seal Bananas?

Bananas are a tropical fruit that are highly susceptible to environmental influences. During storage and transportation, they are prone to moisture loss, darkening, and rotting. To extend the shelf life of bananas and preserve their appearance and taste, vacuum packaging has become a common packaging method. So, How to vacuum seal bananas? 1. Why vacuum pack bananas? Vacuum packaging is a packaging method that removes air from the bag, creating a sealed seal. For bananas, this packaging method offers several key advantages: Extended shelf life: Vacuum packaging reduces oxygen contact with bananas, slowing their respiration and oxidation, delaying browning, and extending their shelf life. Prevents moisture loss: When sealed, the bananas' moisture doesn't evaporate easily, helping to maintain their plumpness and freshness. Prevents microbial growth: After vacuuming, the oxygen concentration…

Oct102025 by bananaNo Comments

Sold Plantain Flour Machine in Dominican

Plantains are abundant in the Dominican Republic. They are not only an important staple food but also an integral part of daily life. With the recent development of agricultural product processing, more and more local companies are exploring ways to increase the added value of plantains and reduce material waste through deep processing. Our client is from the Dominican Republic, a country with a long history of agricultural product cultivation and trade. Due to the abundant local plantain production, which often suffers from poor sales and spoilage during the harvest season, they decided to introduce a modern plantain flour machine to process plantain into flour, extending the shelf life of the product and expanding sales markets. During the initial communication process, the customer received a detailed understanding of our plantain flour production equipment and…

Sep292025 by bananaNo Comments

How Do Bananas Freeze?

Bananas are a common fruit, not only consumed directly but also increasingly processed to meet diverse market demands. Frozen bananas are a key method of freezing bananas, effectively extending their shelf life, preserving their flavor and nutrients, and providing high-quality raw materials for subsequent food processing. So, how do bananas freeze? Frozen Banana Forms: Frozen bananas are processed in two ways: 1. Whole-frozen bananas are typically peeled and frozen whole. This method is suitable for subsequent use in smoothies, juices, baking, or direct retail. The intact appearance of frozen whole bananas makes them convenient for consumers to use at home as needed. 2. Cubed-frozen bananas: Some factories cut peeled bananas into slices or small chunks based on downstream product needs before quick freezing. This method is more suitable for industrial…

Sep242025 by bananaNo Comments

Introduction of Banana Processing Products

Bananas are a tropical fruit widely grown and consumed worldwide, beloved for their sweet taste and nutritious properties. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, bananas are also high in energy, making them a naturally healthy food. With the development of the food industry, bananas are not only sold directly as fresh fruit but are also widely processed into a variety of banana processing products to extend their shelf life, increase their added value, and meet the needs of diverse consumers. Banana Processing Products: Banana chips: Banana chips are a popular snack made by peeling and slicing fresh bananas, then deep-frying or drying them. They offer a crispy texture, unique flavor, and are easy to store and transport, making them a popular processed banana product. Banana powder: Banana powder is…