Green Banana Resistant Starch Powder – 60% Resistant Starch
Green banana powder is made from unripe bananas, which are rich in RS2 resistant starch, here standardized to about 60%. It has a mild taste and provides a whole-food source of fermentable fibre. It is valued in gut health, paleo and gluten-free products.
GUTINS Green Banana Resistant Starch — 60% resistant starch is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: 60% resistant starch; form / technology: Powder / functional ingredient; diet suitability: Generally vegetarian.
Product Specifications
| Product | Green Banana Resistant Starch — 60% resistant starch |
|---|---|
| Category | Functional Ingredients & Prebiotics |
| Subcategory | Fibers / functional excipients |
| Base Ingredient / Source | Green Banana Resistant Starch |
| Scientific Name | Musa acuminata / Musa x paradisiaca |
| Plant Part | unripe fruit (pulp) |
| Specification / Assay | 60% resistant starch |
| Form / Technology | Powder / functional ingredient |
| Source Type | Plant / fermentation / food source |
| Diet Suitability | Generally vegetarian |
| Solubility | Insoluble in cold water; disperses; insoluble in ethanol and oils |
| Trend / Positioning | Functional / gut health |
| Available Pack Sizes | 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg (larger volumes on request) |
| Documentation | CoA, TDS and SDS available on request |
Key Benefits
- Whole-food source of resistant starch
- Supports butyrate production and gut health
- Supports satiety
- Supports a moderated post-meal glucose response
- Naturally gluten-free
Uses & Applications
Typical applications: Gut health, functional foods, premixes, texture systems.
- Gut health powders
- Smoothie and shake mixes
- Gluten-free baking flours
- Paleo and whole-food bars
- Infant and toddler foods (per regulations)
- Fibre capsules
How to Use / Dosage
- Typical daily intake: 10-30 g/day of powder
- Typical use level: 5-30% in bakery, smoothies and baby foods; 50-100% in fibre powders
- Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
- Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.
Solubility & Formulation
Insoluble in cold water; disperses; insoluble in ethanol and oils
Storage & Handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place; hygroscopic - protect from humidity to prevent caking. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).
Regulatory Note
Banana flour is a conventional food ingredient; resistant-starch claims depend on market rules - verify in destination market.
Diet suitability: Generally vegetarian. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).
Caution & Disclaimer
- Heat processing above gelatinisation temperature can destroy RS2 - dose raw or low-heat
- Increase intake gradually - may cause bloating, flatulence or loose stools at high doses
- Contributes some digestible starch - account in carbohydrate labelling
- Contains potassium - consider in low-potassium diets
- Latex-fruit syndrome - rare banana allergy
For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Bulk & Wholesale Orders
Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.
Specification
| SKU | GUT-FUN-0991-50G |
|---|---|
| Type | Functional Ingredients & Prebiotics |
| benefit | Blood Sugar & Metabolism |
| benefit | Gut & Digestive Health |
| collection | Fibers & Prebiotics |
| diet | Vegetarian |
| form | Powder |
| format | Capsules & Tablets |
| format | Functional Foods |
| format | Powders & Sachets |
| ingredient | Green Banana Resistant Starch |
| menu | Gut Health |
Usage
Typical dosage 0.1–0.5%. Adjust to application and heat process.