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HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

HACCP-Certified Melbourne Facility

Shelf-Stable, Resealable Pouch

  • Banana Slices - Freeze Dried - Forever Foods
  • Freeze Dried banana slices in a metal scoop on a metallic surface in Melbourne Australia
  • Packaged freeze-dried Banana with 'Forever Foods' branding on a white background
  • Banana Slices - Freeze Dried - product photo - Forever Foods
  • Banana Slices - Freeze Dried - Forever Foods
  • Freeze Dried banana slices in a metal scoop on a metallic surface in Melbourne Australia
  • Packaged freeze-dried Banana with 'Forever Foods' branding on a white background
  • Banana Slices - Freeze Dried - product photo - Forever Foods

Banana Slices - Freeze Dried

$21.00
$21.00

What's in It

Ingredient: 100% banana. Nothing else: no added sugar, oil coating, preservatives or artificial colours.

Freeze-dried banana slices with a creamy ivory colour and naturally sweet, mellow banana flavour.

Single-ingredient fruit, suitable for vegans. Packed in 250 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags.

Usage & Yield Guide

Built for breakfast cereal, snack packs, trail mix and confectionery inclusions.

  • Format: Slices give a recognisable fruit shape on top of products and in snack packs.
  • In dry mixes: stays crisp with no moisture migration into cereal, granola or chocolate.
  • In wet mixes: rehydrates in yoghurt, batters and drinks; add late to keep shape.

Will Banana Slices Go Soft on a Cake Display?

Short answer: they stay crisp for several hours in a normal room, and soften once they absorb moisture. Unlike fresh banana, there is no juice to weep into the icing.

The pale colour holds well and will not stain icing. In a humid room or a chilled cabinet the pieces lose their crunch quickly and become chewy rather than crisp.

Slices are thin, so they are the first format to soften. Press them onto the side of a cake or use them as a hero garnish added close to serving.

  • Display cabinets: decorate as close to display time as possible; chilled cabinets soften pieces faster than ambient ones.
  • All-day display: set pieces on chocolate or ganache, or seal them with a light cocoa-butter spray to slow moisture uptake.
  • Prep ahead: keep decorated items covered and dry; do not decorate the night before.

Storage & Freshness

Keep it sealed, cool and dry. Freeze-dried banana slices pull moisture from the air, which is what turns them from crisp to chewy.

  • Unopened: store at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight.
  • After opening: take out what you need for the day and reseal the bag, or decant into an airtight food-grade tub.
  • Best used within a week of opening.

Shipping & Delivery

Freeze-dried banana slices (250 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags) dispatched within 24–72 hours, in sealed bulk bags. Shipping is calculated at checkout.

For larger volumes, regular supply or a specification sheet, request a wholesale quote.

Our Freeze-Dried Banana Slices capture the peak-ripeness sweetness and creamy ivory hue of tropical bananas, optimised for the rigorous demands of premium food manufacturing. Using advanced sub-zero lyophilisation, we remove moisture while preserving the fruit’s natural sugars and volatile aromatics. This results in a crisp, free-flowing ingredient that delivers an intense "melt-away" texture and caramelized finish. Specifically engineered to prevent browning and moisture migration, these uniform slices are the ultimate solution for high-end cereals, healthy snack packs, and artisanal confectionery.

  • 100% Pure Banana: Zero added sugars, sulfur dioxide, or vegetable oil coatings.
  • Vibrant Ivory Colour: Natural anti-oxidation processing ensures a "fresh-cut" appearance.
  • "Melt-on-the-Tongue" Texture: Porous honeycomb structure that dissolves instantly.
  • Consistent Slice Thickness: Engineered for visual symmetry and even distribution in retail packaging.
  • Clean Label Certified: Non-GMO, vegan-friendly, and free from all preservatives.


Industrial Applications & Primary Uses

Freeze-dried banana slices are a versatile, high-value ingredient utilized across diverse sectors of the food industry where visual recognition and texture are paramount:

  • Premium Cereal & Granola Manufacturing: Used as a "hero" fruit inclusion that stays crisp in the bowl and won't turn "mushy" when mixed with cold milk or yogurt.
  • Healthy Snack & Trail Mix Packing: A top-tier ingredient for "no-added-sugar" and "oil-free" snack lines, providing a natural sweetness that acts as a healthy alternative to candy.
  • Baby Food & Toddler Nutrition: The porous structure makes these slices a safe "clean-label" melt for infants, eliminating choking hazards while providing 100% fruit nutrition.
  • Artisanal Chocolate & Confectionery: Used as a stunning visual topper or inclusion in milk and dark chocolate bars, offering a "crunch-to-cream" sensory experience.
  • Commercial Baking & Toppings: Ideal as a moisture-neutral garnish for acai bowls, smoothies, and gourmet muffins, ensuring the banana remains vibrant and identifiable.


The Operational Advantage: Visual Integrity Without the "Mush"

In the competitive Australian food sector, integrating bananas has traditionally been a challenge due to rapid oxidation and texture degradation. Our freeze-dried banana slices provide a significant advantage over "soft-dried" chips by ensuring zero moisture migration. For manufacturers of granola or dry snack mixes, this means a fruit inclusion that stays identifiable and won't cause surrounding ingredients to go soft. The ultra-low water activity (aw ≤ 0.30) ensures your final product maintains its intended shelf-life and premium crunch.


B2B Performance Comparison: Freeze-Dried Slices vs. Fried Banana Chips

Performance Factor Freeze-Dried Banana Slices Traditional Fried Banana Chips
Ingredient Purity 100% Fruit: No added oils or fats. High Fat: Typically fried in coconut or palm oil.
Texture Profile Light, airy, and fast-melting. Hard, crunchy, and often "flinty."
Colour Stability Creamy ivory; maintains "fresh-cut" look. Dark brown or caramelised yellow.
Rehydration Speed Instant: Absorbs liquids in seconds. Poor: Stays hard and oily in liquids.

All our freeze-dried products are manufactured in a HACCP-certified facility. We provide full documentation and batch traceability to help your brand meet FSANZ and international food standards with every shipment.


Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Product Name Freeze-Dried Banana (Slices)
Botanical Name Musa acuminata
Ingredient 100% Banana
Form Whole Slices (typically 5-7mm thick)
Moisture Content ≤ 4.0%
Water Activity (aw) ≤ 0.30
Shelf Life 18 to 24 months (unopened)
GMO / Allergen Status Non-GMO / Free from declared allergens

Elevate your tropical product range with the pure flavour and operational efficiency of our freeze-dried banana slices—the premium, clean-label solution for modern food manufacturing.