Banana Powder

Description:

Banana powder is prepared from pulp of fruits after mashing and drying in a drum or spray driers. Then dried product is pulverized and passed through a 100-mesh sieve. It is a free flowing powder which is stable minimum for one year after packaging. It can be used in bakery and confectionery industries, in treatment of coaliac disease, and in intestinal disorders. It is also a very useful diet for infant. Its demand can be increased by proper marketing. There is a good scope for new comer who wants to cater to the needs of different sections of society.

Banana powder

Description:

PRODUCT PROFILE Banana powder is a powder made from processed bananas. Banana is one of the most abundant fruit crops in India. It is also one of the sources of income for farmers. Banana powder has a great potential for commercialization. It has a high sugar and low starch content and can be used as a substitute for fresh banana in making traditional cakes or their premixes as well as in the processing of banana snacks, crackers or crisps. The quality of banana powder is determined by the colour, flavour, texture and moisture content. These are affected by the varieties of bananas and processing operations specially blanching process. Good quality powder is produced from the bananas of right variety and degree of ripeness. The dry powder can be used as an additive in confectioneries, milkshakes and baby foods. Banana powder, because of its high concentration of banana essence, has been found to be a major source of carbohydrate and calories. While it is generally low as a source of protein, the beneficial ingredients of the powder are still markedly superior to that of other fruits. Product characteristics Particle size - Below 100 mesh. Appearance - Free flowing powder Advantage - Major source of carbohydrate and calories Shelf life - 1 year State - Solid, Divided solid Applications • The powder has been found to be useful as a general treatment for dyspepsia (indigestion). • Fights Anaemia by stimulating the production of haemoglobin. • Helping regulate blood pressure because of high potassium and low salt levels • Reducing constipation because of high amounts of fibre, assisting learning & alertness by bringing more oxygen to the brain • A banana powder has a mild laxative property and hence is very useful in children’s diseases • Banana powder is helpful to combat diarrhoea and dysentery • Used for the treatment of stomach ulcers, • Banana powder with milk and sugar can be an excellent supplementary or weaning food for children, it is used in the diets of children for treating malnutrition • Experiments have shown that intake of banana powder helps children to retain many mineral nutrients. Global demand National Scenario India is the fruit and vegetable basket of the world. India produces 54% of world’s mango, 23% banana, 24% cashew nuts, 36% green peas and 10% onion production. India is the largest producer of banana in the world. Maharashtra accounts for 25% of banana production in India, followed by Tamil Nadu (20%), Gujarat (15%), Karnataka (10%) and Andhra Pradesh (10%). The major banana producing states of India are Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Madhya Pradesh. In India, Banana is available all through the year all over the country. If it is converted into powder or other form with the help of technology, then not only a massive wastage of this fruit could prevented but more demand for the fruit could also be generated, because demand for individual products can be increased if they are offered before or after the season. International scenarios Bananas are the fifth largest agricultural commodity in world trade after cereals, sugar, coffee and cocoa. India, Ecuador, Brazil and China alone produce half of total bananas of the world. The advantage of this fruit is its availability round the year. The present scenario the productivity of World is 115.20 T/ha where as that of India is 30.63 T/ha. Banana powder and pulp is largely used in the baking and confectionery, and baby food industries. The Indian food industry is estimated to be worth over US$ 200 billion and is expected to grow to US$ 310 billion. By 2015 India is one of the world’s major food producers but accounts for only 1.7 per cent (valued at US$ 7.5 billion) of world trade in this sector this share is slated to increase to 3 per cent (US$ 20 billion) by 2015. Since the applications and demand of banana powder is immense therefore the potential of the product is excellent. It is one of the imperative fields to endeavour.

Banana Powder

Description:

Good quality banana powder is produced from the bananas of right variety and degree of ripeness. Immature or over ripe fruits should be excluded from the bulk. Thus, by developing a number of value added products, banana could be developed as an industrial crop generating recurring and consistent demand for this crop. Only 0.05% of domestic production is exported and the rest is consumed within the country mostly as a table fruit. The Indian food industry is estimated to be worth over US$ 200 billion and is expected to grow to US$ 310 billion. By 2015 India is one of the world’s major food producers but accounts for only 1.7 per cent (valued at US$ 7.5 billion) of world trade in this sector – this share is slated to increase to 3 per cent (US$ 20 billion) by 2015. India is one of the world East world’s major food producers but accounts for less than 1.5 per cent of international food trade. This indicates vast scope for both investors and exporters. There is good domestic and export potential for banana by-products. New entrepreneurs can well venture into this sector.

Banana Powder

Description:

Banana is the common name for a type of fruit and also the herbaceous plants of the genus Musa. Banana is amongst the most versatile and most widely eaten fruits in the world today. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red. Bananas can be eaten raw though some varieties are generally cooked first. Banana has various uses that can be turned into many processed products. In addition to banana exporting, processing banana into different products could mean additional income for banana farmers. Banana powder has a great potential for commercialization. It has a high sugar and low starch content and can be used as a substitute for fresh banana in making traditional cakes or their premixes as well as in the processing of banana snacks, crackers or crisps. The quality of banana powder is determined by the color, flavor, texture and moisture content. These are affected by the varieties of bananas and processing operations specially blanching process. India ranks first in world production of fruits and ranks first in mango and banana with more than 40% and 20% production respectively. After China, India is second largest producer of vegetables and accounts for 15 % of World production of vegetables. Almost all varieties of vegetables are grown in India. The Indian food industry is estimated to be worth over US$ 200 billion and is expected to grow to US$ 310 billion. By 2015 India is one of the world’s major food producers but accounts for only 1.7 per cent (valued at US$ 7.5 billion) of world trade in this sector – this share is slated to increase to 3 per cent (US$ 20 billion) by 2015. New entrepreneurs can well venture in this sector.

Banana Powder

Description:

Banana is the common name for a type of fruit and also the herbaceous plants of the genus Musa. Banana is amongst the most versatile and most widely eaten fruits in the world today. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red. Bananas can be eaten raw though some varieties are generally cooked first. Banana has various uses that can be turned into many processed products. In addition to banana exporting, processing banana into different products could mean additional income for banana farmers. Banana powder has a great potential for commercialization. It has a high sugar and low starch content and can be used as a substitute for fresh banana in making traditional cakes or their premixes as well as in the processing of banana snacks, crackers or crisps. The quality of banana powder is determined by the color, flavor, texture and moisture content. These are affected by the varieties of bananas and processing operations specially blanching process. Banana powder, because of its high concentration of banana essence, has been found to be a "major source of carbohydrate and calories". While it is generally low as a source of protein, the beneficial ingredients of the powder are still "markedly superior to that of other fruits". The powder has also been found to be useful as a general treatment for dyspepsia (indigestion). In overall terms, investment in this project can offer market opportunities, both for the domestic as well as for export.

Banana Powder

Description:

Banana powder has a high sugar and low starch content and can be used as a substitute for fresh banana in making traditional cakes or their premixes as well as in the processing of banana snacks, crackers or crisps. The dry powder can be used as an additive in confectioneries, milkshakes and baby foods.

Banana powder is also a major source of carbohydrate and calories which makes it more ideal component for infant formula. In terms of value, the global banana powder market is expected to reach a market value of US$ 774.4 Mn by the end of 2027, with an anticipated CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period. Entrepreneurs who invest in this project will be successful.

Few Indian major players are as under

·         Aarkay Food Products Ltd.

·         Canfruit Export India Ltd.

·         Exotic Fruits Pvt. Ltd.

·         Foods & Inns Ltd.

·         Galla Foods Pvt. Ltd.

·         Kelkar Canning Pvt. Ltd.