Dried and dried bananas, benefits, harm and calorie content

A bunch of bananas was an exotic gift from a person visiting the capital during Soviet times. Today they are available to everyone and always. So are dried or sun-dried bananas. They are easy to prepare using home remedies.

Why do you need to dry bananas at all? Drying exotics at home is organized if you have purchased a lot of them, so that they do not spoil. Or unripe fruits that are slightly sweet and not aromatic: processing will bring them to the required condition.

Sun-dried bananas are good as a substitute for boring fresh ones and a filling snack that you can take to work or give to your child at school.

Supermarkets sell prepackaged, packaged products of microscopic dimensions. This is not surprising: mini-fruits comparable to large dates are taken as the source material. They are grown to order from companies. No wonder this species is called banana figs.

How to choose dried bananas

Content:

• How to choose dried bananas
• How to dry bananas at home
• Composition of dried bananas
• Beneficial properties of dried bananas
• Dried bananas for children
• Interesting facts about bananas
• How to eat dried bananas
• Contraindications and harm

If you don't cook yourself, but want to buy ready-made dried bananas, pay attention to exactly how they were dried. If it is a sweet snack that has been made with caramel, skip the purchase and buy fresh fruit and prepare it at home. Remember that dried bananas themselves are quite high in calories, and adding sugar caramel or honey to them will only increase the calorie content, and the sugar content in the product will provide a sharp jump in blood sugar levels.

How to dry bananas at home

Dried bananas can be easily prepared at home; no special devices or preservatives are needed. To do this, you need to peel fresh fruits, cut them into neat circles about 5 cm thick, place them on a baking sheet and dry them in a warm place at a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees. The result will be bananas that are a rich brown color. If you use the “baby” variety, you don’t have to cut them, leave them whole, just peel them first.

During the drying process, up to 80% of the water comes out of the banana, so they will become much smaller. However, they will remain as healthy as fresh fruits, retaining almost the full supply of vitamins and minerals. Place finished products in a glass or cardboard box and store in a dry place for up to 12 months.

To prepare dried bananas at home, it is best, of course, to use a special fruit dryer. Otherwise, you need at least an electric oven, or something else that can maintain the optimal temperature for them (about 40 degrees). Exceeding the temperature will cause the bananas to become baked rather than dried out. Cut them into circles about 5 centimeters wide and then dip them in a mixture of lemon juice and water if desired. This is necessary so that they retain their color and do not darken. To do this, fresh lemon juice and water need to be mixed in a ratio of one to two, but if the color of the finished product is not important to you, you can safely skip this step.

Bananas must be placed in this mixture for half a minute, then removed, placed on a baking sheet and dried. At an optimal temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, you will need about 18 hours to completely dry the product. Remember that you will need about 5 hours in the oven at the same temperature. In addition, you can dry bananas simply in the fresh air if it is very hot outside. To do this, you also need to lay them out on parchment, just be sure to cover them with gauze so that midges don’t land on them. In this case, place them directly in the open sun, and then check their condition regularly. As soon as the characteristic sweet crust forms on the fruit, we can consider it ready.

Selection and preparation for drying

Do not dry lost, darkened bananas. This option is more suitable for pears and apples. We select mature but not overripe specimens. Dark spots may be present on the skin in moderate quantities. Inside there is light, dense flesh without brown spots.

Preparation instructions:

1. Wash the bananas thoroughly. Next we wipe it off. Or we put it on the windowsill and open the window. Droplets in a draft will dry quickly.
2. Remove skins. We try not to wrinkle. It is better to cut off the tip, then carefully separate it. All the peel.
3. Small mini-bananas of special varieties are perfectly dried whole.
4. Regular fruits sold in our stores are best cut into pieces. The process does not require much effort, but the cooking time will be significantly reduced. For dried chips, make thin circles up to 2 mm. To obtain soft dried fruits, the thickness is from 0.5 to 3 cm.

There is no need to throw away banana peels. This is an excellent potash fertilizer. We recommend drying and then grinding. Dried waste is mixed into the soil and diluted in water to feed plants.

Composition of dried bananas

One dried banana contains the daily requirement of vitamin B6, which we need to speed up metabolism and also maintain the functioning of the nervous system.
In addition to vitamin B6, they contain a wide range of other B vitamins, sucrose, which gives them a sweet taste, and phosphorus, which is essential for mental performance. Composition of dried bananas (per 100 g)

Dried bananas have many beneficial properties, basically the same ones that you can find in fresh fruits. They contain a high concentration of potassium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as for improving communication between neurons. In addition, it is very useful for the good condition of the skin and hair; its deficiency immediately becomes noticeable and affects the appearance.

Calorie content

Many people are interested in how many calories are in dried bananas. 100 grams of this product contains 345 kcal. It is in the dried form that the calorie content of the fruit is higher than in the fresh form. The process of drying bananas occurs at a temperature no higher than 40 ° C, so all useful substances are preserved. When losing weight, you should avoid this product, as its glycemic index is quite high. Despite this, with moderate consumption of bananas, metabolism improves thanks to vitamin B6, which is contained in the dried fruit.

Beneficial properties of dried bananas

Dried bananas can even be used for medicinal purposes, in particular, they are very good at helping to cope with constipation, in this they are a very good substitute for pharmaceutical drugs. The main thing is not to get carried away with such treatment, since bananas still have too many calories. It is very useful to periodically consume them for people who suffer from anemia, since the substances they contain stimulate the production of blood cells. They are also prescribed to those who suffer from chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers or gastritis, since dried bananas are very easily digestible, provide the body with the maximum amount of useful substances, and also improve intestinal function.

They are also good for those who have problems with the cardiovascular system, as they support the functioning of the heart and the good condition of blood vessels, and are also able to remove harmful salts from the body. Dried bananas help the body remove excess fluid, along with salts, which helps relieve swelling. They can also be taken for ulcers, as their fibrous composition is very easy to digest and does not damage the gastric mucosa.

They help with:

• smoking;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• to support the nervous system;
• for the proper formation of the body;
• for swelling.

Bananas, both fresh and dried, are recommended for smokers. Firstly, they help to at least slightly reduce the harm that nicotine causes to the body, and secondly, they help fight the craving for smoking. When consumed regularly, bananas even help cope with stress and reduce anxiety and nervousness (like tomatoes and sesame seeds), this was made possible thanks to the vitamin B they contain. Vitamin E, which is also found in fresh and dried fruits, is very beneficial for the condition skin and hair. With regular use, this will become noticeable, not only your mood will improve, but also your appearance.

Safety and harm

Dried bananas are incredibly healthy, however, in isolated cases, they can be harmful to health. The most common side effects are:

1. Obesity. Of course, bananas help you lose weight. However, if abused, they can lead to the formation of excess body weight.
2. Dyspeptic disorders. Bananas are rich in dietary fiber. Excessive intake of fiber into the intestines can lead to symptoms such as nausea, pain and heaviness in the abdomen, bloating, and increased gas production.
3. Allergic reactions . Pathological conditions develop due to the increased sensitivity of the human body to individual plant proteins. They can manifest themselves in different ways: from skin to systemic reactions.

Dried bananas have almost the same composition as fresh ones, the only difference is in calorie content.

They can be included with a high degree of safety in the diet of pregnant women and nursing mothers. The pathological effect of dried fruit on the health of the fetus, as well as a breastfed child, was not established in any of the studies conducted.

Dried bananas are a safe product. However, if used incorrectly, they can cause harm to health.

Dried bananas for children

Many people are interested in the question of whether dried bananas can be given to children. Many berries and fruits can cause allergies in a child, especially if he is very young, but bananas, both fresh and dried, remain a hypoallergenic product, so you can safely include them in your children’s diet. Moreover, dried bananas are even good for children, as they contain a high concentration of vitamin C, which contributes to the good functioning of the immune system and helps with colds.

Interesting facts about bananas

Not everyone knows this, but bananas, both fresh and dried, contain substances that stimulate the production of the joy hormone, so we can say that those people who regularly consume them are the happiest people in the world. In any case, their regular use can improve mood, increase performance and maintain a healthy nervous system. Dried fruits are very good for athletes because they contain a high concentration of calories, which means they can provide a lot of energy. Their natural composition saturates the body with useful substances, which is also very important for those who play sports.

Less calories in green banana Platano

Platano is a type of banana that does not contain as much sugar as regular bananas. Therefore, they taste slightly sour. The skin of such fruits has a red or green tint.

Although Platano is not often purchased in Russia, such fruits have a low calorie content - about 60 kcal. In exporting countries, this variety of bananas is not consumed fresh; they are fried or boiled.

How to eat dried bananas

Due to their high calorie content, bananas are best consumed in the morning. For example, a very healthy breakfast would be oatmeal with the addition of fresh or dried fruit. They can also be used as a decoration and as an addition to confectionery products such as cakes and pastries. But, of course, it is best to eat dried bananas in their pure form: firstly, they themselves are a very good substitute for desserts even for the most capricious children, and secondly, they are already quite high in calories. You can even make compotes from dried bananas if you are ready to experiment and want to try such a drink.

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Banana chips

Sometimes banana chips are mistaken for dried bananas; their manufacturing techniques differ. Banana chips are fried in vegetable oil: usually palm oil, less often coconut oil.

Hot processing kills most of the vitamins, microelements and other beneficial substances. Chips are harmful to the body because they are poorly digested due to harmful fats that contain carcinogens and cholesterol, which they absorb during the frying process. This almost doubles the calorie content of the chips.

The dried delicacy is widely used in cooking. They are added to oatmeal, resulting in an incredibly aromatic jelly, and making the taste of ice cream more refined . Before using for making cakes, to make the dry product soft, they are filled with water for a while.