IQF Banana
Prime Freezing System
Banana is one of the sweetest fruits there are in the world and is one of the reasons is one of the most delicious ones. Are great for smoothies, healthy shakes, bowls and fruit salads, as well as it has great nutritional values. You’ll find here a great option for IQF banana with origin in Costa Rica with the best quality you’ll find thanks to our Prime Freezing System.
5 Health Benefits of the Banana
High amount of potassium
A medium banana gives you 422 milligrams, which is 9% of what you need every day. This mineral is a big player in heart health. Potassium-rich foods help manage your blood pressure because they help you get rid of more sodium when you pee. Potassium also relaxes the walls of your blood vessels, which helps lower your BP.
Lots of fiber
An average-size ripe banana gives you 3 grams of it. That’s about 10% of what you need each day. It can help keep your cholesterol and blood pressure in check, and help ease inflammation.
Energy booster
Bananas typically have more calories as well as a higher sugar content compared to other fruits. They contain sugar in the form of sucrose, fructose and glucose in combination with fibre, this allows them to supply an instant yet sustained boost of energy.
May improve heart health
Bananas contain fiber, potassium, folate, and antioxidants, such as vitamin C. All of these support heart health.
A 2017 review trusted Source found that people who follow a high fiber diet have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those on a low fiber diet. Those who consumed more fiber also had lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol.
Helps recover from exercise
Bananas are sometimes referred to as the perfect food for athletes. This is largely due to their content of easily digested carbs, as well as the minerals potassium and magnesium, both of which act as electrolytes.
IQF Banana from Costa Rica
Here’s the description of our frozen pfs banana:
- Style: Prime Freezing System (PFS)
- Shape: Slices, Whole
- Shelf Life: 24 months
- Freezing Process: Prime Freezing System (PFS)
- Storage Conditions: Store at -18C° or below
- Packaging: Cartons 10kg or 15kg in bulk, food service or retail packaging
- Place of Origin: Costa Rica
- Variety: Cavendish
Preparation
Fresh Use:
Thaw in the refrigerator at 35.6 – 42.8F to 1 hour prior to consumption or at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes prior to consumption. Conserve remainder at -18°C. Once defrosted, consume before 24 hours, and do not freeze again.
Frozen use:
Thaw in the blender the frozen product that is going to be used and leave the reminder in the freezer. Only take out of the freezer what it is going to be consumed. Once defrosted, do not freeze again.
IQF banana is perfect to for food services or also for people at home thanks to its ease in storage, handling and shelf life. The PFS banana takes these advantages to a whole new level as the flavors and odors of the banana remains intact after the freezing process.
Although, in contrast to other fruits, the banana has to be submerged in antioxidants in order to extend its shelf life and avoid oxidation as being as sensitive fruit to this process, so its recommended to be used mainly in smoothies, bowls, and other preparations.
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Vainilla Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup ice
Preparation:
Gather the ingredients. Set aside 2 slices of bananas, if desired, to use as garnish.
Pour the ingredients into a blender in the following order: honey, vanilla extract, bananas, vanilla yogurt, and ice.
Blend, gradually increasing the speed until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the drink into a chilled glass. Garnish each glass with a banana slice, if you prefer. Serve and enjoy.
