Dried banana
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Product overview of dried banana (Okinawa-grown island banana + overseas-grown)
A dried banana made by using, by purpose, the rare "island banana" grown at partner farms in Okinawa and stably suppliable overseas-grown bananas. Island bananas are small but feature a rich sweetness and acidity, with a special-feeling flavor as their appeal. Overseas-grown bananas, on the other hand, have a mellow sweetness and stable quality, making them suited to processed products.
Both are slowly dried at low temperature, using no sugar or additives at all, concentrating the ingredient's inherent flavor. As well as eating it as-is snack-style, it is ideal as a topping for confectionery and granola. We flexibly accommodate both commercial and OEM needs.
Dried banana: three points of commitment
01 Using Okinawa-grown island banana and overseas-grown by purpose
We offer two lines — the rare Okinawa-grown island banana and easily stably suppliable overseas-grown banana. A design where you can choose the raw material according to product concept — island banana for premium projects, overseas-grown for mass-production and general-purpose products.
02 Free of sugar, bleach, and additives
Without using sugars, bleach, or antioxidants, we make the most of banana's inherent natural sweetness and richness as-is. It is a raw material suited to confectionery and health-food brands with a simple-ingredient orientation.
03 Low-temperature drying that protects the rich sweetness
By driving off the moisture slowly at low temperature, it retains the dense, chewy sweetness and aroma characteristic of banana. You can select from round-slice and chip specifications to match the application.
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Features of commercial dried banana
Okinawa-grown island banana
The rare island banana grown by partner farms in Okinawa features a fruity, rich balance of sweetness and acidity. It can be used as a raw material for premium gifts and limited-edition products.
Year-round supply of overseas-grown
Overseas-grown bananas from the Philippines and elsewhere can be supplied year-round. Because price and quality are stable, it can accommodate large-lot general-purpose products and continuous mass production.
Round-slice / chip shape
You can choose from two specifications, round slices and chips. It accommodates a wide range, from snack use eaten as-is to kneading into confectionery and cereal.
6-month room-temperature storage
With a room-temperature 6-month best-before date, a logistics design that does not rely on chilling or freezing is possible. Because it is easy to store, it also suits in-store rollout and inventory management for commercial kitchens.
Small-lot 100g support
Available from a minimum of 100 g, it accommodates prototyping by small-scale confectionery makers and individual cafés. The step up to a mass-production phase is also smooth.
Powder-processing support
Processing into banana powder is also possible. It can be used as a naturally sweet processed ingredient usable as a sugar substitute or as a base for baked goods and smoothies.
Product specifications for dried banana
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Raw material growing region | Okinawa Prefecture (island banana), the Philippines, etc. (overseas-grown) |
Specification | Round slices / chip shape |
Storage method | Room temperature (store away from high heat and humidity) |
Best-before date | 6 months from the shipping date |
Minimum lot | 100g |
Powder | Available (for baked goods that make use of a natural sweetness, and the like) |
Manufacturing period | Island banana: summer–autumn (seasonal) / overseas-grown: year-round handling available |
Customization and OEM support
Custom size and thickness handling: consultation from 10 kg or more
OEM handling: available (origin/variety designation, taste/texture alignment)
Large-lot production: available (prior consultation required)
POWDER
We also offer a dried-banana powder product
We can also produce banana powder made by finely milling dried banana. Making use of its natural sweetness, it can be used as a sugar substitute or a nutritional-supplement base for baked goods, pancake mixes, protein drinks, baby-food ingredients, and more.
Commitments to variety, grower, and growing region
BRAND
Cultivar:We use the rare Okinawa-grown "island banana" and easily stably suppliable overseas-grown bananas by purpose to match the product concept.
PRODUCER
Producer:We source island bananas from partner farms in Okinawa Prefecture, and for overseas-grown we use reliable import routes. We switch procurement sources according to the application.
REGION
Production area:Okinawa Prefecture (island banana), the Philippines, etc. (overseas-grown). By using bananas grown in subtropical and tropical regions by purpose, we accommodate two lines, premium and general-purpose.
CULTIVATION
Cultivation method:Island bananas are harvested by partner farms in Okinawa, discerning natural ripeness. Overseas-grown are imported from growers meeting stable quality standards and sent to processing in a fresh state.
Low-temperature drying that protects banana's sweetness and aroma
Banana is a fruit whose balance of moisture and sugar determines the dried finish. At Agriture, we adopt a method of drying slowly at low temperature, retaining the dense, chewy sweetness and aroma. Because it is an ingredient that produces sufficient sweetness even without adding sugar, it is a raw material easy to use for clean-label-oriented products as well.
💡 TIPS | Drying-processing trivia
Banana changes greatly in sugar content and aroma with ripeness. In dry processing, using "fully ripe banana with sugar spots starting to appear" makes the natural sweetness come alive to the maximum. After opening, sealing it and avoiding moisture keeps the chewiness and aroma lasting long.
Uses for commercial dried banana
Granola and cereal makers
As an ingredient for granola, muesli, protein bars, and energy bars. By making use of the natural sweetness, it can also contribute to designing health-oriented products with reduced sugar use.
Confectionery, baked goods, and snacks
As an ingredient for pound cake, muffins, nut mixes, and healthy snacks. By using Okinawa-grown island banana, you can plan premium-oriented gift products.
Smoothie and drink makers
As an ingredient for smoothie mixes and protein drinks, you can achieve both natural sweetness and nutritional supplementation. Combined with powder processing, it can also accommodate instant-drink products.
Baby food, weaning food
Because it is sugar-free and makes use of the ingredient's inherent sweetness, it is also being considered as an ingredient for baby food and treats for infants. Quality control and raw-material selection to match the application are needed.
OEM and regional products
Adoption is also possible for regional-brand products, hometown-tax-donation return gifts, and souvenir confectionery using Okinawa-grown island banana as the raw material. It suits product plans where you want to emphasize an origin story.
How to use commercial dried banana and related cases
Agriture's dried banana can be used not only as a snack ingredient eaten as-is, but also as a processing raw material for baked goods, granola, smoothies, and more. Please also see our prototyping cases using domestic island banana, explanatory articles on dried fruit and calories, and related articles in the fair-trade context.
Related cases
- We Prototyped "Dried Banana" Using Domestically Grown Bananas
- Is Dried Fruit Good for Dieting? A Thorough Explanation of Calories and the Right Way to Eat It
- A sustainable future achieved by rethinking fair-trade consumption
Product catalog showing the items we handle
Flexible support from small lots to large lots
- Sold in small lots from 100g
- Handling heirloom vegetables from across Japan
- Dried fruits and herbs also supported
Commercial dried banana OEM consultation FAQ
From how large a minimum lot can you accommodate?
We can accommodate from a minimum lot of 100 g. You can consult us consistently, from small-quantity handling for prototyping and test sales through to large lots at mass production.
Do you publish prices?
Island banana and overseas-grown are in different price ranges, and prices also vary with lot, specification, and delivery timeline, so we do not publish a uniform price. If you tell us the application and quantity, we will quote individually.
How long is the lead time?
Island banana is seasonal in summer–autumn, and overseas-grown is handled year-round. For mass production, please inquire up to 3 months before the production timing.
Can you issue a certificate of origin for the raw material?
Origin information for Okinawa-grown and overseas-grown, respectively, will be specified and shared in the specification as needed.
Can you provide pesticide/analysis reports?
Partner farms' cultivation histories and necessary analysis results can be shared on a case-by-case basis. Especially when using island banana, please consult us on the specification in advance.
Are HACCP and export support possible?
We manufacture with a HACCP-compliant processing system, and can also accommodate raw-material supply for export-oriented products.
Please tell me how to proceed with an OEM consultation
Please let us know the application, quantity, and your island-banana/overseas-grown preference via the inquiry form. We propose consistently from sample provision through full production.
Medicinal-diet efficacy (in the case of raw banana)
What we introduce here is the medicinal-diet way of thinking regarding raw banana before dry processing. It does not guarantee the efficacy of the dried product itself; please use it as reference information for understanding the raw material's properties.
薬膳の考え方では、バナナは体の余分な熱を取り除き、腸を潤す働きがあるとされています。朝食やおやつに取り入れやすい果物として親しまれています。
💡 TIPS | Yakuzen trivia
Besides eating banana as-is, adding it to smoothies or pancakes brings out its natural sweetness. As a food said to moisten the intestines, it is considered suited as an ingredient for desserts and breakfasts in the dry season.
Dried banana is easy to make use of as a portable food you can eat as-is, and also suits designs that incorporate a medicinal-diet perspective into the product story.
YAKUZEN
For those who want to know more about banana from a medicinal-diet perspective
Those who want to know in detail about banana's function from a medicinal-diet perspective and how to incorporate it by season, please see the feature page of Yasai Yakuzen.
Recommended reading
- We Prototyped "Dried Banana" Using Domestically Grown Bananas(News)
- Is Dried Fruit Good for Dieting? A Thorough Explanation of Calories and the Right Way to Eat It(Column)
- A sustainable future achieved by rethinking fair-trade consumption(Column)
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