{"product_id":"green-banana-flour","title":"Green Banana Flour","description":"\u003cp\u003eEating green bananas is less familiar than one’s usual consumption of ripened yellow bananas. Green bananas are superfoods that are highly nutritious and contain resistant starch, which acts like a fibre as opposed to a carbohydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS GREEN BANANA FLOUR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. It is a SUPERFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quick Google search for the definition of a superfood says it’s “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.”\u003cbr\u003eThis is generally a marketing term which offers no standard criteria, but which is awarded as a status to foods which :\u003cbr\u003e• Offer several health benefits beyond its nutritional value\u003cbr\u003e• Have exceptional nutrient density\u003cbr\u003e• Usually rich in antioxidants, enzymes and health fats\u003cbr\u003e• Are linked to the prevention of a disease or health condition\u003cbr\u003e• Majority are found in nature and grow from the soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. It CONTAINS RESISTANT STARCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResistant Starch (RS2) is a starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and passes through the large intestine working like a dietary fibre. So much so, that the FDA recently categorized RS2 found in banana flour as a dietary fibre. Recommended daily intake is 20grams and it offers amazing health benefits specifically in the areas of:\u003cbr\u003e1. Gut health\u003cbr\u003e2. Immune health\u003cbr\u003e3. Colorectal Diseases\u003cbr\u003e4. Digestive issues\u003cbr\u003e5. Type 2 Diabetes\u003cbr\u003e6. Weight loss \u0026amp; treatment of obesity\u003cbr\u003e7. Mood enhancer and natural anti-depressant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT APPLICATIONS DOES GREEN BANANA FLOUR HAVE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHICKENER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply add to thicken sauces,\u003cbr\u003egravies, fruit fillings, puddings and\u003cbr\u003esoups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOATINGS \u0026amp; BATTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse Green Banana Flour on its own\u003cbr\u003eor blend with fresh herbs \u0026amp; spices to\u003cbr\u003ecoat veg, seafood, poultry or meat\u003cbr\u003ewhen frying, air-frying, grilling or\u003cbr\u003etempura style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-MIXES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporate Green Banana Flour into\u003cbr\u003epre-mixes to elevate prebiotic, fibre\u003cbr\u003eand nutrient dense benefits of the\u003cbr\u003eresistant starch. E.g gluten-free\u003cbr\u003ebreads, muffins, scones, pancakes,\u003cbr\u003ewaffles, pizza crusts, biscuits,\u003cbr\u003ecookies, puddings, tortillas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePASTA’S \u0026amp; PIZZA BASES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Banana Flour has been\u003cbr\u003ehighlighted for the development of\u003cbr\u003egluten-free noodles and pasta’s\u003cbr\u003eplanned for large scale production.\u003cbr\u003eThe exciting potential lies in\u003cbr\u003eproducing these products\u003cbr\u003epossessing a low glycaemic load\u003cbr\u003ethat is also high in dietary fibre. (i.e\u003cbr\u003ea low calorie, fibre rich, gluten-free\u003cbr\u003ecarbohydrate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAKED GOODS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncorporate 20% Green Banana Flour\u003cbr\u003einto your existing gluten free recipes to\u003cbr\u003eimprove texture \u0026amp; taste whilst adding\u003cbr\u003eGreen Banana Flour’s superior gut\u003cbr\u003ehealth and prebiotic benefits.\u003cbr\u003eGreen Banana Flour can be\u003cbr\u003esubstituted as an alternative\u003cbr\u003egluten-free flour in traditional recipes\u003cbr\u003eby using 25-30% less than the normal\u003cbr\u003ewheat flour suggested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADY-MADE MEALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ever increasing demand is\u003cbr\u003egrowing for an elevated selection of\u003cbr\u003enutritious, healthy, convenient and\u003cbr\u003eready-to-go meals to be provided\u003cbr\u003ewithin the health and gluten-free\u003cbr\u003esectors. Green Banana Flour meets\u003cbr\u003eall the criteria for inclusion to enable\u003cbr\u003ethe diversity and health benefits\u003cbr\u003esought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPANDING MARKETS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Banana Flour is in increasing\u003cbr\u003edemand for major product\u003cbr\u003edevelopments within gluten free baby\u003cbr\u003efood, beverage and pet food markets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd superfood nutritional health\u003cbr\u003ebenefits with 1-2 Tablespoons of\u003cbr\u003eGBF stirred into yoghurts, smoothies,\u003cbr\u003eice-cream, protein mixes,\u003cbr\u003esuper-shakes \u0026amp; veg dips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS A SUPPLEMENT: AS AN INGREDIENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Best resistant starch levels are found in the RAW\u003cbr\u003eform of Green Banana Flour Note: Less resistant starch benefits exist when baked at temperatures over 140F\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Feed Me Green (Celium)","offers":[{"title":"Bulk per gram","offer_id":53322464788794,"sku":"BF1","price":0.24,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":53322464821562,"sku":"BF500","price":149.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/8795\/6794\/files\/banana-flour_fe8a181e-0240-4c65-bdaf-59c831a1980f.jpg?v=1776275951","url":"https:\/\/new.feedmegreen.co.za\/products\/green-banana-flour","provider":"FeedmeGreen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}