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:: BANANA FLAKES TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Cavendish bananas grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the banana flakes is creamy yellow. With odour and typical flavour of the ripe banana flakes.

PROCESSING
Produced by controlled ripening, hand peeling, pulping, sieving and sterilizing the pulp. Then roller drying it

INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Bananas only. Neither carriers nor additives used.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Color Hunter Lab L parameter minimum 60
Product density (grams/litre) 360 - 440
Granulometry (min. pct. retained 20 mesh) 33
Moisture (percent). Maximum 2.5
Protein (percent) 3.7
Fat (percent) 0.5
Carbohydrates (percent) 80
Acidity (percent) 1-2
Calorific Value (Cal/100 gr) 350

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (max. CFU/gram) 2 500
Yeast & Moulds (max. CFU/gram) 100
Coliforms (max. CFU/g) None detected
E. Coli (in one g) None detected
Staphylococcus (in one g) None detected
Salmonella (in 100 g) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Banana Flakes are ideal for dry fruit preparations, powdered drinks, cake mixes, etc. The flakes reconstituted 1:3 with water is used in the same traditional uses as fresh mashed bananas. Suitable for fruit preparations, nectars, juices, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food, ice cream, yogurt and other frozen desserts and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed high density PE containers.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and HalalCertificates available on request. Product is GMO compliant.
Plant is HACCP certified

PACKAGING:
1x18.1 Kg./40 Lb Bag in box.Gross wt. 19.1 Kg/42.11 lb per box.
Box/carton dimensions 29.7 x 29.7 x 49.5cm /11.6 x 11.6 x 19.5 inch. (exterior size)
1x20 Kg./44.1 Lb Bag in box.Gross wt. 21.5 Kg/47.4 lb per box.
Box/carton dimensions 39 x 38.5 x 32.6 cm /15.35 x 15.15 x 12.83 inch. (exterior size)
Heat sealed polyethylene bag.

ORGANIC BIO-BANANA FLAKES TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Gross Michel bananas grown in Ecuador in plantations certified by BCS Oko-Garantie GmbH(Germany).

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the organic banana flakes is creamy yellow. Whit odour and typical flavour of the ripe organic banana flakes.

PROCESSING:
Produced by controlled ripening, hand peeling, pulping, sieving and sterilizing the pulp. Then roller drying it

INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Bananas only. Neither carriers nor additives used.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Color Hunter Lab L parameter minimum 60
Product density (grams/litre) 360 - 440
Granulometry (min. pct. retained 20 mesh) 33
Moisture (percent). Maximum 2.5
Protein (percent) 3.7
Fat (percent) 0.5
Carbohydrates (percent) 80.0
Acidity (percent) 1-2
Calorific Value (Cal/100 gr) 350

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (maximum CFU/gram) 2 500
Yeast & Moulds (max. CFU/gram) 100
Coliforms (max. CFU/g) None detected
E. Coli (in one g) None detected
Staphylococcus (in one g) None detected
Salmonella (in 100 g) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Organic Banana Flakes are ideal for dry fruit preparations, powdered drinks, cake mixes, etc. The flakes reconstituted 1:3 with water is used in the same traditional uses as fresh mashed bananas. Suitable for fruit preparations, nectars, juices, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food, ice cream, yogurt and other frozen desserts and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed high density PE containers.

CERTIFICADOS:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO compliant Plant is HACCP certified.
Plant is certified by BCS Oko-Garantie GmbH ( Germany) for processing of organic products.

:: BANANA ESSENCE - 1000 FOLD TROBANA®

Derived from the flesh of ripened fresh bananas of the species Musa sapientum grown in Ecuador. Variety is Cavendish.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
Clear, colourless liquid with intense odour of fully ripe bananas.

PROCESSING :
Produced by condensation of volatile components of freshly processed banana products. The density is aproximately that of water and no solvents, processing aids or stabilisers have been added. Trobana® Banana Essence . 1000 fold is a pure, water base natural material.

ACTIVE COMPONENTS:
Characteristic esters, aldehydes, ketones and other components give strength and character to the banana essence.

SOLUBILITY:
Soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol; not soluble in vegetable oils.

STABILITY:
Twelve months when stored at refrigerator temperatures (less than 45°F / 7°C) in absence of air and light in sealed containers. When refrigerated, an organic layer may separate. Allow essence to reach room temperature and mix thoroughly to solubilize prior to use. Do not freeze as this precipitates active ingredients irreversibly.

APPLICATIONS:
This product will produce a natural banana effect, in applications where a water based aroma system is used to impart a banana flavour, especially in refrigerated beverages and in refrigerated and frozen dairy products. Its is also used in combination with banana puree and other ingredients to enhance the banana aroma of a product.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:
Start at 1% by weight and adjust up or down as desired.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified .

PACKAGING:
2 x 2.5 gal (20.8 lbs)/10 litres (10 kg) plastic jugs/carton.
Gross wt. 45 lbs/20.4 kg per carton. 27 cartons/pallet.
1 x 58 gal (484 lbs)/220 litres (220 kg) plastic drum. 4/pallet.
Gross wt. 507 lbs/230 kg each. (2,108 lbs/956 kg) per pallet.

:: BANANA POWDER - TROFI TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Cavendish bananas grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the banana powder is creamy yellow. The puree made by reconstituting one part powder with three parts water has the colour, odour and flavour of mashed bananas.

PROCESSING :
Produced by ripening, extracting, pulping, sieving and deaerating the pulp. then roller drying and milling.

INGREDIENTS:
Bananas. Neither carriers nor additives used.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Product density (grams/litre) 600 - 680
Granulometry (max. pct. retained 60 mesh) 10
Moisture (percent maximum) 3.0
Protein (percent) 3.7
Fat (percent) 0.5
Carbohydrates (percent) 80
Acidity (percent) 1-2
Calorific Value (Cal/100 gr) 350

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (maximum CFU/g) 2 500
Yeast & Moulds (max. CFU/g) 100
Coliforms (CFU/g) None detected
E. Coli (CFU/g) None detected
Staphylococcus (CFU/g) None detected
Salmonella (CFU/100 g) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Banana Powder is ideal for dry fruit preparations, powdered drinks, cake mixes, etc. The powder reconstituted 1:3 with water is used in the same traditional uses as fresh mashed bananas. Suitable for fruit preparations, nectars, juices, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food, ice cream, yogurt and other frozen desserts and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed original packaging.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

PACKAGING:
1 x 18 Kg/39.5 lb bag-in-box. Gross wt. 19.1 kg/43 lb per box.
Polyethylene bag. Box/carton dimensions 22.2 x 22.2 x 56.5 cm/8.7 x 8.7 x 22.24 in. (interior size)..

:: GREEN BANANA POWDER TROGREEN TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Cavendish bananas grown in Ecuador the year round.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the trogreen is cream. It has a smooth uniform appearance and a fine feel. The flavour is neutral.

PROCESSING :
Produced by peeling green bananas pulping, drum drying without any carriers or additives, and milling.

INGREDIENTS:
Bananas 100 %.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Granulometry (max. pct. retained 80 mesh) 5
Moisture (percent. Maximum) 5.0
Protein (percent) 3-4
Fat (percent) <1.0
Carbohydrates (percent) 62-63
Fibre (percent) 6 - 10

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (max. CFU/g) 2500
Coliforms (CFU/g) None detected
Staphylococcus(CFU/g.) None detected
Yeast & Moulds (max.CFU/g) 100
Salmonella (CFU/100 g.) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Green Banana Flour is suitable as a gluten free flour to replace wheat flour for those with gluten allergies. It may be used as a neutral flavor carrier and as a thickener in liquid formulations and dry mixes. It is high in potassium and has good gelling characteristics.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed original packaging.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

PACKAGING:
1 x 20 Kg/44.1 lb bag. Gross wt. 21 kg/46.3 lb per box. Polyethylene bag. The approximate box carton dimensions are 29 x 29 x 49.5 cm/11.4 x 11.4 x 19.4 inches (interior size).

:: PLANTAIN POWDER TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Green Plantain grown in Ecuador the year round.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of plantain powder is cream. It has a smooth uniform appearance and a fine feel. The flavour is neutral.

PROCESSING :
Produced by peeling green plantain, pulping, dried in drums, without any carriers or additives, and milling.

INGREDIENTS:
Plantains only. Neither carriers nor additives used..

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Granulometry (max. pct. retained 60 mesh) 5
Moisture (percent. Maximum) 5
Protein (percent) 4-7
Fat (percent) 0.6
Carbohydrates (percent) 62-65
Fibre (percent) 5

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (maximumCFU/g) 2.500
Coliforms (max. CFU/g None detected
Staphylococcus (CFU/g) None detected
Yeast & Moulds (maximum CFU/g) 100
Salmonella (CFU 100/g) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Plantain Powder is suitable as a gluten free flour to replace wheat flour for those with gluten allergies. It may be used as a neutral flavour carrier and as a thickener in liquid formulations and dry mixes.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in the sealed original packaging.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

PACKAGING:
1 x 18 Kg/39.5 lb bag-in-box. Gross wt. 19 kg/43 lb per box. Polyethylene bag. Box carton dimensions are 29.6 x 29.6 x 50.2 cm/11.6 x 11.6 x 19.7 inches (exterior size).

:: ORGANIC BANANA POWDER BIO-TROFI TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Gross Michel bananas grown in Ecuador in plantations certified by BCS Oko-Garantie GmbH(Germany).

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the organic banana powder is creamy yellow. The puree made by reconstituting one part powder with three parts water has the colour, odour and flavour of mashed bananas.

PROCESSING:
Produced by ripening hand peeling, pulping, sieving and sterilizing the pulp. then roller drying and milling.

INGREDIENTS:
Bananas. Neither carriers nor additives used.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Product density (grams/litre) 600 - 680
Granulometry (max. pct. retained 60 mesh) 10
Moisture (percent.) Maximum 3.0
Protein (percent) 3.7
Fat (percent) 0.5
Carbohydrates (percent) 80.0
Acidity (percent) 1-2
Calorific Value (Cal/100 g) 350

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (maximum CFU/gram) 500
Yeast & Moulds (max. CFU/gram) 100
Coliforms (max. CFU/g) None detected
E. Coli (CFU/g) None detected
Staphylococcus (CFU/g) None detected
Salmonella (CFU/100 g) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Organic Banana Powder are ideal for dry fruit preparations, powdered drinks, cake mixes, etc. The powder reconstituted 1:3 with water is used in the same traditional uses as fresh mashed bananas. Suitable for fruit preparations, nectars, juices, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food, ice cream, yogurt and other frozen desserts and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed original packaging.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO compliant Plant is HACCP certified.
Plant is certified by BCS Oko-Garantie GmbH ( Germany) for processing of organic products.

PACKAGING:
1 x 18 Kg/39.7lb bag-in-box. Gross wt. 19.25 kg/42.5 lb per box.
Polyethylene bag. Box/carton dimensions 22.2 x 22.2 x 56.5 cm/8.7 x 8.7 x 22.24 inch (interior size).

:: ACIDIFIED ASEPTIC BANANA PUREE TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of fully ripened Cavendish bananas grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
Aseptic banana puree has the typical colour, odour and flavour of ripe bananas.

PROCESSING :
Produced by ripening, hand peeling, pulping, sieving and deaerating the pulp. Then, aseptically processing and packaging in pre-sterilized bags at room temperature. Available with seeds and seedless.

INGREDIENTS:
Ripe bananas 99.4% - 99.5%. Ascorbic acid 0.5% - 0.6%.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Soluble Solids (°Brix at 20 °C/68°F) 21 - 25
Consistency (Bostwick cm/30 sec at 25°C/77°F) 2.5 - 7.5
pH (Potentiometric, temp. corrected) 4.2 - 4.5
Seeds/100g (in seedlees) 0 - 1
(in seeded) > 50

MICROBIOLOGY:
Commercially sterile.

APPLICATION:
Trobana® Banana Puree is used in the same traditional uses as fresh bananas. Suitable for fruit preparations, nectars, juices, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food, ice cream, yogurt and other frozen desserts and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Twelve months, when stored at the recommended temperature (15 - 30°C/59 - 86°F) in sealed containers.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

PACKAGING:
1 x 5 gal. (21 kg/46,2 lb) bag-in-box. 45/36 per pallet.
Gross wt. 22 kg/48.4 lb per box. 990 kg/2182 lb per pallet.
1 x 55 gal. (230 kg/ 507 lb) bag-in-drum. 4/pallet.
Gross wt. 246 kg/542 lb each. 1.019 kg/2242 lb per pallet.
1 x 220 gal. (920 kg/ 2028 lb.) bag-in-tote. 1 per pallet.
Gross wt. 947 kg/2088 lb per pallet.

Note: 275 gal tote also available.

:: NON ACIDIFIED ASEPTIC BANANA PUREETROBANA®

Made from the flesh of fully ripened Cavendish bananas grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
Aseptic banana puree has the typical colour, odour and flavour of ripe bananas.

PROCESSING:
Produced by ripening, hand peeling, pulping, sieving and deaerating the pulp. Then, aseptically processing and packaging in pre-sterilized bags at room temperature. Available with seeds and seedless.

INGREDIENTS:
Ripe bananas 100%..

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Soluble Solids (°Brix at 20 °C/68°F) 21 - 25
Consistency (Bostwick cm/30 sec at 25°C/77°F) 2.5 - 7.5
pH (Potentiometric, temp. corrected) 4.7 - 5.2
Seeds/100g (in seedless) 0 - 1
(in seeded) > 50

MICROBIOLOGY:
Commercially sterile.

APPLICATION:
Trobana(R) Banana Puree is used in the same traditional uses as fresh bananas. Suitable for fruit preparations, nectars, juices, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food, ice cream, yogurt and other frozen desserts and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Twelve months, when stored at the recommended temperature (15 - 30°C/59 - 86°F) in sealed containers.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

Note: 275 gal. tote also available..