Exploring the Properties of Flour, Pregelatinized Flour, and Peel Powder from Thai Kluai Namwa and Kluai Hin Bananas for Snack Applications

Thammarat Kaewmanee | Thailand

Exploring the Properties of Flour, Pregelatinized Flour, and Peel Powder from Thai Kluai Namwa and Kluai Hin Bananas for Snack Applications

Thammarat Kaewmanee

Thailand

Detail

This innovation transforms Thai Kluai Hin and Namwa bananas into functional ingredients: low-GI green banana flour and zero-waste peel powder. Research identifies Kluai Hin as superior, boasting 52% resistant starch. The prototype, a crispy waffle using 10% peel powder, delivers a "Source of Dietary Fiber" with 1.6x more resistant starch than wheat versions. This sustainable solution creates mineral-rich, gut-friendly snacks from agricultural surplus.