Banana

Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas are cultivated primarily for food and are harvested year-round. This topic addresses current research (i.e., health benefits, flavor profile, market trends), cultivation, types of ingredients (puree, juice, etc.) and applications (i.e., baking, flavoring) of bananas for food product formulators.

A Taste of the Tropics

New menu items and retail product launches are inspired by foods from tropical countries like Hawaii, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. ...More
March 26, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Flavoring Dairy Products

Successful flavoring of dairy products depends on the matrix and ingredients used. ...More
November 17, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor
Banana Peels Remove Heavy Metals from Water

Researchers from the Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos have discovered banana peels offer an eco-friendly, inexpensive and effective solution to extract heavy metals, such as mercury, lead and copper, from water which accumulate in fish and plants. The findings may help ...More
October 20, 2011
Posted in News
Dole Foods Settles Long-Running Pesticide Lawsuits

Dole Food Company Inc. signed a definitive settlement agreement with the Provost & Umphrey Law Firm, LLP that effectively ends long-running lawsuits brought against Dole and Dole entities on behalf of foreign farm workers who claim injuries from alleged exposure more ...More
October 4, 2011
Posted in News
Latin American Sauce Inspirations

Latin American food influences have quickly landed a top spot in the “ethnic trends" category, and the flavorful sauces of South America, the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico have gained popularity among consumers, product developers and chefs. ...More
September 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Colors, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Food Prices Will Continue To Rise in 2012

The Consumer Price Index for all food is expected to increase by 3% to 4% this year due to higher food commodity and energy prices, along with strengthening global food demand, according to the newest data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service. For 2012, food price ...More
September 12, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
State Fair of Texas Announces Fried Food Finalists

The State Fair of Texas announced the finalists for its annual "Big Tex" Choice Awards for best fried food. ...More
September 1, 2011
Posted in News
Top Foods To Enhance Work Performance

The National Conference Center (NCC) released a new report that provides specific tips on what to eat and what types of foods to avoid to maximize work and meeting performance. The findings suggest specific foods trigger neurotransmitters in the brain that enhance memory, ...More
May 18, 2011
Posted in News
Matching Sauces and Meats—From Foundations to Flair

From chermoula to barbecue, the sauce can make or break a meal. That’s why it’s important to understand the fundamentals when it comes to flavorful meat pairings, while not being afraid to go out on the occasional limb. ...More
March 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Banana Dices, Dehydrated Banana Flakes

Ecuadorian Rainforest launched banana dices and dehydrated banana flakes for cereals, granola, snacks and more. ...More
March 7, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal