Ingredient

Banana Puree

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use banana puree as a natural sweetener, flavor enhancer, and thickener. It adds …

What it is

Banana puree is a smooth paste made from ripe bananas. Bananas are tropical fruits grown on large herbaceous flowering plants. To make puree, bananas are peeled, mashed, and sometimes cooked to soften them and create a uniform texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use banana puree as a natural sweetener, flavor enhancer, and thickener. It adds a fruity taste and smooth texture to foods. It is commonly found in yogurts, smoothies, baked goods, and baby foods.

Health notes

Banana puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of potassium and dietary fiber. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated bananas and their components. At typical consumption levels in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Banana is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Banana Puree

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GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Crn Oat Cereal Banana Nut Cereals Products - Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable) 393kcal 7.1Protein 5.4Fat 78.6Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Gmills Cheerios Sweetened Crn Oat Cereal Banana Nut Cereals Products - Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable) 393kcal 7.1Protein 5.4Fat 78.6Carbs FRESH & EASY Gelato Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 179kcal 3.2Protein 8.4Fat 23.2Carbs

THE CHIA CO Chia Pod Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 100kcal 1.8Protein 5.9Fat 12.3Carbs LILY O'BRIEN'S CHOCOLATES Lily O'Brien's, Desserts Collection Contains 18 Chococlates Chocolate High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 526kcal 5.3Protein 31.6Fat 57.9Carbs ASSI BRAND Premium Ice Bar Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 200kcal 1.2Protein 8.8Fat 28.8Carbs

Jelly Belly Candy Company Jelly Belly, Bean Boozled, Jelly Beans Candy Candy 356kcal 0Protein 0Fat 91.1Carbs MASON ST. BAKEHOUSE Oatmeal Bars Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 375kcal 6.2Protein 14.1Fat 62.5Carbs KERN'S Nectar Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 56kcal 0.3Protein 0Fat 13.8Carbs PRI TRIP Soft Drink Soda —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11Carbs ORION Choco-Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 459kcal 5.4Protein 24.3Fat 56.8Carbs JELLY BELLY Brownies Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 460kcal 2Protein 26Fat 58Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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