Chips made by drying have a longer shelf life (up to 6 months) as long as they are dried to a low moisture content and stored in a cool dry place. Bananas can also be dried whole or in long strips until they are leathery and chewy.
Which preservative is used in banana chips?
Preservatives: Sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, benzoic acid, ascorbic acid, and citric acid. Blanching : Consist of immersing of product in water at a temperature of 95°C for a variable period of time.
How are banana chips processed?
The process generally includes deep-frying of thin raw banana slices of about 1–2 mm thickness in suitable cooking medium and salting them. Slicing can be done so as to have required shapes such as wholes, quarters, long cut or slivers, and fine brokens.
How dried banana chips are made?
For domestic production and home cooking, they are made directly by deep-frying fresh sliced bananas. For commercial banana chips for the export market, the main method of production is through osmotic dehydration followed by deep frying at 375 °C (707 °F) in coconut oil for 1 minute.
How Long Does banana chips last?
In a large can, they will store for 10 to 15 years in a sealed #10 can (oxygen absorber included) under ideal storage conditions (cool, dry place). Once opened, it has an average shelf life of 6 to 12 months.
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