Harayein Dried Banana Slices

Commercial banana chips are deep-fried in saturated palm oil and lacquered with refined cane syrups to achieve a hard crunch, resulting in up to 30% fat content. In contrast, Harayein bananas are 100% convective air-dehydrated, free of oil, saturated fats, and syrups, preserving the authentic chewy, jammy texture and clean nutritional value of fresh bananas.

Bananas contain high polyphenol oxidase concentrations that rapidly oxidize starch. Immediately post-slicing, Harayein passes the coins through a mild organic ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C) and citric acid rinse. Rapid initial moisture extraction at mild temperatures halts oxidation, securing an amber-golden tone without chemical sulfites.

Moisture content is strictly calibrated between 12% and 14%. This produces a soft, chewy, pliable, and jammy mouthfeel that yields easily on the palate—neither dry and brittle like fried chips nor damp enough to promote clumping and microbial growth.

Bananas are cross-sliced using precision micro-serrated blades at 5 mm wet thickness, settling to 3-3.5 mm post-drying. Coins are screened to diameters between 25 mm and 35 mm matching standard Cavendish sizes, while tapered tip cuts are removed.

Because cellular micro-channels remain intact during low-temperature dehydration, slices rehydrate gracefully. When submerged in milk, yogurt, or pastry creams, they infuse deep banana aromatics and sweetness while holding their cohesive circular shape without turning mushy.

Cartons must be stored strictly below 16°C and 50% RH in light-deprived facilities. Temperature swings cause moisture condensation that draws free fructose and glucose to the surface, causing sugar crystallization; hence, hermetic vacuum barrier liners are mandatory.

Wholesale minimum order quantity is 50 kg. Cartons holding 5 kg net are stacked 120 per standard export pallet (120x100 cm, 600 kg net). A 40ft High Cube container loads up to 14 metric tons of shrink-wrapped palletized cargo safely.