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Green Banana Powder – Musa acuminata China, Low-Temperature Dried Finely Milled High Resistant Starch Mild Flavour, Baking Smoothies & Functional Food, 250g to 5kg Bulk Wholesale
Green Banana Powder – Musa acuminata China, Low-Temperature Dried Finely Milled High Resistant Starch Mild Flavour, Baking Smoothies & Functional Food, 250g to 5kg Bulk Wholesale

Green Banana Powder

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SKU: FRBANAPK1
ORIGIN: CHINA
Botanical Name: Musa Nana Lour
$33.41 - $389.89
Musa acuminata — China
Low-Temperature Dried & Milled
Baking · Smoothies · Functional Food
High Resistant Starch — Very Low Sugar
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About

Green Banana Powder is a gut-friendly, gluten-free superfood made from unripe bananas, offering a mild flavour and a wealth of resistant starch. Commonly used in smoothies, baking, and health blends, it's a fantastic low-GI alternative to traditional flours. Our Green Banana Powder is carefully sourced from trusted growers in China, dried at low temperatures to retain its natural nutrients and prebiotic properties. Perfect for bulk food use and available in wholesale sizes across Australia. As always, it’s best to consult your healthcare professional before using for specific health purposes.

 

Benefits

1. Benefit: Rich in resistant starch, supporting healthy gut microbiota and digestion.

2. Benefit: Low glycaemic index, making it a gentle alternative for blood sugar balance.

3. Benefit: Naturally gluten-free, ideal for use in coeliac or gluten-sensitive diets.

4. Benefit: Mild flavour and smooth texture make it ideal for smoothies, porridge, and baking blends.

 

Directions of Use

1. Add 1–2 teaspoons to smoothies, protein shakes, or breakfast bowls.

2. Use as a partial flour replacement in baked goods like muffins, pancakes, and biscuits.

3. Mix into porridge or yoghurt for added fibre and texture.

4. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to preserve freshness.

 

 

Specifications

Botanical: Musa acuminata
Origin: China
Organoleptic Statement: Fine, pale beige powder with a mild banana-like aroma
Ingredient Declaration: 100% Green Banana Powder
Shelf Life: 2+ years if stored correctly
Packaging: Food grade, biodegradable packaging when available
Processing: Low temperature dried and finely milled
Allergen Summary Statement: No Known Allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices
  The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims.

 

Nutritional Information

Protein (g)  3.0
Total Fat (g)  0.8
Total Carbohydrates (g)  80.0
Sugars (g)  1.7
Dietary Fibre (g)  12.0
Sodium (mg)  3.0

Average Quantity Per 100g | Nutritional Information based on third-party supplier data and standard food databases. Subject to seasonal variations.

Store below 23 °C in a dark location ideally in an airtight container.

The Herbal Connection is HACCP Certified and committed to offering high-quality ingredients with eco-conscious packaging whenever possible. Certificates are available via our FAQ page. We proudly import directly into Australia and prioritise sustainable operations.

Warnings: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health professional before use, especially during pregnancy or while taking medication.

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Green Banana Powder

$33.41 - $389.89
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Green Banana Powder

$33.41 - $389.89

Green Banana Powder — Musa acuminata, China

Green Banana Powder (Musa acuminata) — 100% unripe banana, low-temperature dried and finely milled to a smooth, pale beige powder. Green banana powder is made from bananas harvested before full ripening — at the unripe stage, the banana's carbohydrate composition is fundamentally different from a ripe banana. Whereas a ripe banana is predominantly composed of free sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose), an unripe green banana contains the bulk of its carbohydrate as resistant starch — a type of starch that resists enzymatic digestion in the small intestine and passes largely intact to the large intestine. This composition is reflected in the NIP: just 1.7g sugars per 100g, compared to approximately 17g in ripe banana, alongside 12g dietary fibre and 80g total carbohydrates.

The flavour is mild and subtly vegetal — noticeably different from ripe banana flavour, and much more neutral, which makes green banana powder a flexible ingredient in both sweet and savoury food manufacturing applications where a strong banana flavour would be unwanted. It functions as a partial flour replacement in baking, a smoothness and body contributor in smoothie and beverage formulations, and a functional starch ingredient in food manufacturing. The powder is naturally gluten-free. 100% green banana, no additives. Available in 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg bulk. This product is sold as a food only.

Product Specifications

Botanical Musa acuminata
Common Name Green Banana Powder; Unripe Banana Powder; Green Banana Flour
Origin China
Ingredient 100% Green Banana Powder (Musa acuminata) — no additives
Processing Unripe banana low-temperature dried and finely milled
Appearance Fine, pale beige powder with mild banana-like aroma
Flavour Profile Mild, subtly vegetal — neutral; noticeably different from ripe banana
Key Characteristic High resistant starch content; very low sugars (1.7g/100g); naturally gluten-free
Allergens No known allergens. Trace elements may be present due to farming practices. The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims.
NIP (per 100g) Energy approx. 1441kJ · Protein 3.0g · Fat 0.8g · Carbs 80.0g · Sugars 1.7g · Fibre 12.0g · Sodium 3mg
Packaging Food-grade biodegradable packaging
Sizes Available 250g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg bulk (not individual units)
Shelf Life 2+ years when stored correctly
Storage Below 23°C in a sealed, airtight container in a dark, dry location

Green Banana Powder — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you order.

The fundamental difference is carbohydrate composition. An unripe green banana contains the vast majority of its carbohydrate as resistant starch — a starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and passes largely intact to the large intestine. As bananas ripen, this resistant starch progressively converts to free sugars (glucose, fructose, and sucrose) through enzymatic activity, eventually producing the characteristic sweetness of a ripe banana. Green banana powder has just 1.7g sugars per 100g (versus approximately 17g in ripe banana powder) and retains a high resistant starch and total fibre content (12g per 100g). The flavour is also completely different — mild, subtly vegetal, and essentially neutral rather than the intensely sweet and fruity character of ripe banana. This makes green banana powder useful in applications where the ripe banana flavour would be unwanted.
Baking as a partial flour replacement: green banana powder can substitute 20–30% of conventional flour in muffins, pancakes, biscuits, bread, and scones — it adds body, a slightly denser texture, and moisture retention without significantly altering flavour. Start with a 25% replacement ratio and adjust texture as needed. Smoothies and shakes: add 1–2 teaspoons per serve to smoothies, protein shakes, and meal replacement blends to add body, fibre, and resistant starch content without sweetness or strong flavour. Porridge and breakfast bowls: stir into porridge, overnight oats, and chia pudding — the neutral flavour integrates easily. Functional food manufacturing: use as a natural resistant starch and fibre ingredient in health food bars, snack formulations, and functional powder blends where a clean-label starch source is desired. Thickening: the starch in green banana powder can function as a light thickening agent in soups, sauces, and gravies.
Green banana powder is naturally gluten-free — bananas contain no gluten proteins, and this product is 100% green banana with no added ingredients. It is therefore suitable for use in gluten-free baking and formulation as a partial flour replacement. However, buyers producing finished food products with gluten-free claims should note: The Herbal Connection makes no allergen-free claims, and trace elements of other products may be present from the manufacturing environment. Buyers requiring certified gluten-free documentation for labelling purposes should contact us at sales@herbalconnection.com.au to obtain current batch CoA and allergen testing documentation before making gluten-free claims on finished products.
Green banana powder does not behave identically to wheat flour — it has no gluten (which provides structure and elasticity in conventional baking), different water absorption properties, and a denser texture contribution. As a partial replacement, a starting ratio of 20–30% of the total flour volume works well for most applications — this adds the starch and fibre contribution without dramatically altering the texture of the finished bake. Higher replacement ratios (up to 50–60%) are possible in denser products like banana bread, energy bars, and dense muffins where structural collapse is less of a concern, but full flour replacement is generally not recommended without reformulation of other binding agents (eggs, flaxseed, xanthan gum). For pancakes, the higher egg and liquid content can accommodate 30–40% replacement well. Always test at small scale before scaling production batches.
Store in a sealed, airtight container below 23°C in a cool, dark, dry location. Green banana powder has a shelf life of 2+ years when stored correctly, which is significantly longer than fresh or frozen bananas. The key storage concern is moisture: the powder is hygroscopic and will clump or cake if exposed to humid air. For bulk quantities, storing in multiple smaller airtight portions rather than repeatedly opening one large container helps limit moisture exposure per access. Suitable airtight containers include glass jars with tight-fitting lids, Kilner/clip-top jars, Mylar bags, or vacuum-sealed bags. Simple zip-top bags are not reliably airtight for storage beyond short periods. Protect from direct light and heat sources. No refrigeration required under normal Australian storage conditions, but refrigeration is acceptable for very long-term storage.
The standard sizes listed — 250g, 500g, 1kg, and 5kg — are our regular stocked wholesale pack sizes, but The Herbal Connection is a wholesale supplier and can accommodate bulk orders well beyond these standard sizes. Whether you are a functional food manufacturer, gluten-free bakery, health food producer, or large-scale buyer with ongoing requirements, we can discuss pricing and supply arrangements. Green Banana Powder is currently listed in the Sale category — contact us for current pricing. Reach our wholesale team at sales@herbalconnection.com.au to discuss your specific requirements.

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