Banana chips (also called banana crisps in British English) are deep-fried or dried, generally crispy slices of bananas. They are usually made from firmer, starchier banana varieties ("cooking bananas" or plantains) like the Saba and Nendran cultivars.
Are banana chips and plantain chips the same?
There really isn't much of a difference between banana chips and plantain chips. In India, people often refer to bananas as plantains or just plain banana chips. The main difference is that plantains are green in color. They are also a bit starchier and have slightly less sweetness.
Are plantain chips bananas?
Baked plantain chips are chips made from green plantain. Plantains are members of the banana family, but more starchy and savory in taste. Unlike bananas, they aren't sweet and are lower in sugar. As the plantains ripen, they will turn more yellow in color and also become sweeter.
How would you describe banana chips?
Description/Taste Dried banana chips are crisp in texture and maintain a full banana flavor. They are produced from ripe bananas, sliced into a 1/4" slices and then are dried. This drying process maintains their yellowish color and provides a crunchy texture with a sweet intense banana taste.
Are banana chips a thing?
Homemade banana chips provide a snack alternative and are so much healthier than any commercial product which contains high amounts of sugar and fat.
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