BANAVITAL, the first certified banana flour in Colombia
BANASAN is one of the leading international banana marketers in Colombia, based in Santa Marta, Colombia, with nearly 20 years of experience in the market. We currently export more than 12 million boxes per year to Europe, including conventional, organic, Fairtrade bananas from nearly 300 small producers, and organic Fairtrade bananas. BANAVITAL will be available […]
Colombia develops an innovative banana-based product
The Colombian Agricultural Sector Information and Communication Network reported that banana production in 2023 grew by 2%, totaling 2.6 million tons. In this context, innovation emerged from the Banasan Group, which through the company Banaplus developed banana flour. To learn more details, Portalfruticola.com spoke with the manager and head of the Banaplus plant, Luis Rocha. […]
Banaplus present at the Alimentec Fair
The Samarian company Banaplus is present at the Alimentec Fair with its certified, gluten-free product: Banavital, a banana flour processed in Magdalena with a social purpose. Alimentec is the largest food fair in South America, held every two years at Corferias Bogotá. This year, it takes place from June 18 to 21. Among its promoters […]
Chicken and mushroom crepes
Ingredients: For the crepes: 1 cup of Banavital green banana flour 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups of milk 1 tablespoon of melted butter 1/4 teaspoon of salt Oil or butter for cooking For the chicken and mushroom filling: 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded 1 cup of sliced mushrooms 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic […]
Cinnamon rolls
Ingredients: For the dough: 3 cups of Banaplus green banana flour 1 cup of warm milk 1/4 cup of sugar 1 packet (7 g) of dry yeast 1/4 cup of melted butter 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon For the filling: 1/2 cup of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of ground […]
Apple pie
Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups of Banaplus green banana flour 1/2 cup of cold butter (cubed) 2 tablespoons of sugar A pinch of salt 1 egg 2-3 tablespoons of cold water For the filling: 6 apples (Granny Smith or your preferred variety) 1/2 cup of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of Banaplus green banana flour […]