Banana Chips
Estimated Inventory, 5 lbs : 2.95
This item was last sold on : 06/29/25
Description/Taste
Dried banana chips are crisp in texture and maintain a full banana flavor. They are produced from ripe bananas, sliced into a 1/4" slices and then are dried. This drying process maintains their yellowish color and provides a crunchy texture with a sweet intense banana taste. Typically they are made from unripe bananas and are either fried or put into a food dehydrator.
Seasons/Availability
Dried banana chips are available year-round.
Current Facts
Bananas rank fourth behind rice, wheat and corn in human consumption and are grown in 130 countries worldwide. India is the largest producer of bananas followed by Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Philippines.
Nutritional Value
Dried banana chips provide a good source of potassium, dietary fiber and vitamins A and C. They have about 230 calories for every 2/3 of a cup.
Applications
Dried banana chips can be eaten as a snack, dipped into chocolate or added into any baked goods to add a sweet banana flavor. Banana chips are popular in Latin, Asian and Caribbean cuisines.
Geography/History
Native to southeastern Asia, the banana has an extensive history and has been consumed by humans ever since its discovery. In 600 B.C. the banana is first written about in Buddhist text and the first banana plantation is known in China dating back to 200 A.D. There are over 300 species of bananas but only 20 of them are grown commercially. The first banana variety was brought to America by early Spanish explorers and was the Plantain banana.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Casa De Otay | Chula Vista CA | 619-600-7433 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Selva Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-585-1118 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Cafe 222 | San Diego CA | 619-236-9902 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista (Bar) | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Vulture / Dreamboat | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
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