Abstract:

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. The nutritional value of banana contributes to many health benefits for many diseases like constipation, bowel problems, anemia, blood pressure, heart problems, ulcers, brain stimulation, depression, nervous disorders, stress, morning sickness and menstruation. Banana drying process is one kind of technique used to enlarge its lifetime for consumption, reducing packing and transportation costs. This paper mainly introduces the category and of banana drying techniques. The development course is included and the existing problems and development trends as well as application prospects are also raised so as to present some insights for development of banana industries.

Key words: banana, drying technology, review