Plantains, also known as cooking bananas, are a type of banana that are typically less sweeter than the common dessert banana. They are often used in savory dishes and are typically cooked before being eaten. Ash plantains are a specific variety of plantain that has a dark greenish/ash-colored skin. Ash plantain flour is a type of flour made from Ash plantains that are not yet ripe, typically those which are less sweet, starchy and have higher water content. They are then peeled, sliced, and dried. After being dried, the plantain slices are ground into a fine powder.
Born in Nature plantain flour is made from the best quality plantains which are dried and powdered mechanically at low temperatures in order to protect nutrients in it.
MOQ: 5kg
Appearance: Whitish colour powder.
Flavour: Slightly sweet and starchy flavour.
Odor: Characteristic ash plantain aroma.
Packaging: Corrugated carton with inner alufoil bag
Preservatives/Additives: No
Shelf life: 1 year
Storage conditions: Should be kept in a clean, dry place at room temperature.
In terms of nutritional profile, Ash plantain flour contains a high amount of carbohydrates and dietary fibers, potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6. Additionally, it is also a good source of resistant starch and other minerals. Like other plantains-based flour, Ash plantain flour is gluten-free and considered a healthy alternative to wheat flour.
Ash plantain flour can be used in a variety of ways in cooking and baking, it is mostly used in the Asian, West African, South American and Caribbean cuisine. It can be used as a replacement for wheat flour in recipes for pancakes, bread, and other baked goods. It can also be added to soups and stews as a thickener. It can also be used to make traditional West African dishes such as Pounded yam, Amala, and others. Ash plantain flour can also be mixed with other flour to make composite flours.
