Innovative technologies and products of banana and its by-products

Abstract

With the changing lifestyle, people are aware that diet and consumption pattern plays a major role in preventing diseases and thus demand convenient food products with higher functional nutrition. Fresh fruit is one of the easiest ways to give our body the essential nutrients required for a healthy life. Studies on fruits have progressed from the discovery of essential nutrients and prevention of dietary deficiency, to the promotion of a state of well-being and health with reduction of the disease risk. Among them, banana is a globally popular fruit, which is a package of nutrients and bio-active compounds. Banana being rich in many essential nutrients and dietary fibre has the capability to cure many diseases. Some of the specific diseases known to be cured by banana are: anaemia, blood pressure, constipation, depression, hangovers, heart burns, morning sickness, PMS, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), ulcer, stroke, stress and age related disorders. It is good to enhance brain power, and provide instant energy.