Green/ Raw Banana Flour:
It is considered one of Superfoods due to its various health benefits. It is made by drying unripe green bananas and grinding them to a fine powder.
One of the primary reasons for the numerous benefits of green banana is the presence of resistant starch in it. Most starches are broken down by enzymes in our small intestine into sugar, which is then absorbed into the blood. However resistant starch is a type of starch that isn’t fully broken down. Instead, it gets fermented in the large intestine and produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). SCFA are known to provide a host of benefits such as inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria, promoting colon health, increasing nutrient circulation etc.
Resistant starch is only present in raw green banana. The ripe yellow ones have undergone the natural process of hydrolysis wherein their starch has gotten converted into sugar thus making them sweet to taste.
Regular Consumption of Banana Flour is considered to offer several health benefits for Heart Conditions, Diabetes, Indigestion, Weight control etc.
Gluten Free nature of this flour is Ideal for those suffering from gluten intolerance especially since it behaves very similar to wheat flour and serves as an ideal replacement in wheat
There are multiple varieties of Banana are found in India.
In south Karnataka- Elakki Banana is grown and consumed.
In northern Tamil Nadu Chandra Banana is ground and consumed.
In Kerala Nendran Banana is grown and consumed.
We @ AnAgro.in have all the 3 varieties of Raw Banana flour. 2.
Raw Jackfruit flour
Jackfruit is one of the unique superfoods bestowed by Mother Nature to humankind that comes with an extremely impressive nutrient profile delivering a number of umpteen health benefits. This succulent yellow fruit is favourite for many and it is widely available during the summer months. It is unique because it is used as a fruit, nut, vegetable, a good source of carbohydrate and healthy meat alternative. It is the largest tree fruit in the world bearing big and heavy fruits that abound with protein and tons of vitamins and minerals. Jackfruit is gaining huge popularity in recent times, as studies are continually disclosing more and more health benefitting breakthroughs.
Unripe jackfruit flour has been greatly prized for its amazing power to reduce blood sugar levels. The American Diabetes Association has also recognized its remarkable role in controlling diabetes
The flour is making news in recent times as it can effectively substitute white rice and refined flours. Jackfruit flour when added to wheat flour makes it a healthy diabetic-friendly roti or when added to dosa or idly batter helps to reduce its sugar load. The goodness of soluble fiber content keeps you satiated and prevents you from overeating. A cup of jackfruit flour has 40% carbohydrates and four times higher fibre than a cup of wheat and rice flour. Hence, start adding this nutritious flour as a substitute for other flours or blend with other ingredients to regulate blood sugar spikes and prevent diabetes-related comorbidities.