Dried bananas are a tasty and filling treat. These dried fruits are very convenient to take with you on the road and snack on them at any appropriate moment. However, it is important to approach the process of drying bananas correctly.
The benefits and harms of dried bananas
Dried fruits are no less beneficial for the body than fresh ones. Such products contain many essential vitamins and microelements. Among them are potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, B vitamins, as well as vitamins C, E and K. All these substances play an important role in the proper functioning of various organ systems. They have a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and brain, and also significantly improve the condition of the skin, bones and hair.
Dried bananas are useful for anemia. They are able to give the body energy and strength. These products are also suitable for people who lead an active lifestyle.
Since dried bananas can be called a natural antidepressant, eating them can have a beneficial effect on your mood and help cope with depression. They also have a slight laxative effect, so they should be used for constipation.
However, despite all the benefits of dried bananas, they should not be abused by people with poor blood clotting.They should also be eaten with caution by people suffering from obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Drying methods
There are the following methods for drying bananas:
- In the sun. This method is quite labor-intensive. The quality of drying is affected by weather conditions. Bananas on a pallet should be brought into the house at night and taken out again after the morning dew has disappeared. Otherwise, the food may become soggy. Drying time in the sun is 2-4 days.
- In the oven. Bananas are dried in a preheated oven. In this case, you need to leave the oven door slightly open, since the air must circulate well. Small slices are ready in about 3 hours. Larger pieces take longer.
- In an electric dryer. Banana slices are placed on pallets, and the pallets themselves should sometimes be swapped. The pieces should be located at a small distance from each other. At a temperature of 60 degrees, the drying process usually lasts 10 hours.
After drying, it is important to pay attention to equalizing the humidity. In order for the moisture to be evenly distributed in the banana pieces, they must be placed in a container and left for several hours.
