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Banana & plantain processing line

Banana and plantain become chips, puree, powder, flour, jam, wine, vinegar and canned slices. Both are high in starch and sugar, so for chips the key is controlling browning, oil content and water activity.

Capacity 1 t/h 3 t/h 5 t/h configured to your requirement

A bunch of green bananas on the plant

Products & process

Banana and plantain products

One line can be set up for one or several of these products. Tell us which ones you want to make and we configure the equipment to your requirement.

  • Banana chipsFried or vacuum-fried
  • Banana pureeBaby food, beverages, bakery
  • Banana powderSpray-dried
  • Banana flourResistant starch from green plantain
  • Banana jamSweet spread
  • Banana wineFermented fruit wine
  • Banana vinegarFermented fruit vinegar
  • Canned slicesSlices in syrup

Process flow

  1. Reception
  2. Peeling
  3. Slicing
  4. Color protection
  5. Vacuum frying / drying
  6. De-oiling
  7. Seasoning
  8. Nitrogen packing
  • Pulping Puree / powder
  • Fermentation Wine & vinegar

Main equipment

Banana and plantain line equipment

What each machine in the line does, with its typical specification. Values are reference figures and are confirmed in the quotation.

  • Banana peeler

    Banana peeler

    Automatic peeling

    Key specSuitable for green plantain

  • Slicer

    Slicer

    Uniform slices

    Key specAdjustable thickness, 1–5 mm

  • Color protection tank

    Color protection tank

    Prevents browning

    Key specImmersion in an antioxidant solution

  • Vacuum fryer

    Vacuum fryer

    Crunchy, low-oil chips

    Key spec80–110 °C under vacuum, plus centrifuging

  • Heat pump dryer

    Heat pump dryer

    Dehydrated slices

    Key spec40–75 °C, energy-saving

  • Pulper

    Pulper

    Makes banana puree

    Key specInterchangeable screen

  • Homogenizer

    Homogenizer

    Fine-textured puree

    Key specHigh pressure, 20–40 MPa

  • Spray dryer

    Spray dryer

    Produces banana powder

    Key specInlet 150–200 °C

  • Fermentation tank

    Fermentation tank

    Wine and vinegar

    Key specJacketed, temperature-controlled

  • Packaging line

    Packaging line

    Bags, bottles or sachets

    Key specWith nitrogen for chips

Images are illustrative; specifications are confirmed in the quotation.

Every plant also needs general systems — CIP cleaning, water treatment, cold storage, metal detection, a PLC control panel, a steam boiler and compressed air — plus a packaging line suited to your product. General systems · Packaging lines

Commercial terms

Clear terms, from quotation to commissioning

Every line is quoted for your fruit, products and capacity. These are our standard conditions.

Price
FOB / CIFFOB China or CIF to your port
Delivery
30–60 daysAfter order confirmation
Payment
T/T or L/CTelegraphic transfer or letter of credit
Warranty
12 monthsFrom commissioning
Installation
Remote or on siteRemote support or an engineer at your plant
Spare parts
Initial kit includedAn initial spare-parts kit ships with the line
Panel language
ES / EN / 中文Spanish, English or Chinese
Material
SUS304 / 316LFood-grade stainless steel; 316L for high-acidity products

Technical parameters are typical reference values and are confirmed in the quotation.

FAQ

Questions about the banana and plantain line

How do you make crisp banana chips with little oil?

Slices are cut evenly (thickness adjustable from 1 to 5 mm), pass through the colour protection tank and are vacuum-fried at 80–110 °C, then centrifuged to remove oil and packed under nitrogen. The critical points are browning, oil content and water activity.

Does the line handle green plantain?

Yes. The peeler is suitable for green plantain, and green plantain is used to make flour rich in resistant starch. For dried slices without frying, the heat pump dryer runs at 40–75 °C.

What other products can the line make?

The pulper (interchangeable screen) and homogeniser (20–40 MPa) produce puree for baby food, drinks and bakery; the spray dryer (150–200 °C inlet) produces banana powder. Fermentation tanks make wine and vinegar, and the line also covers jam and canned slices in syrup.

What capacity can I choose?

The banana and plantain line is configured at 1, 3 or 5 t/h, depending on your raw material and production plan. Because the lines are modular, much of the equipment — washing, pulping, heat treatment and packaging — can also run other fruits, so the plant keeps working all year.

How long is delivery, and what is included?

Delivery takes 30–60 days after order confirmation, priced FOB China or CIF your port, with payment by T/T or L/C. The line ships with an initial spare-parts kit, installation is remote or with an engineer at your plant, and the warranty runs 12 months from commissioning.

Request a quote

Tell us which banana products you want to make, and at what capacity

Our modular lines can process several fruits, so your plant can work all year. Tell us what you want to make and at what capacity — 1, 3 or 5 t/h — and we will reply within one business day with the next steps.