PLANTAIN FLOUR PRODUCTION

HOW TO MAKE PLANTAIN FLOUR

• Slice the plantains thinly with the help of slicer for consistent results. ...

• Spread out sliced plantains in a single layer on large baking pan, sheet or flat surface.

• Let it dry for about 3-5 days, be sure to turn it on the other side after about a day to lessen the drying time

• Remove and place in food processor or coffee blender- blend in batches until all the dried plantains are finished. If the flour is not fine enough – you may use a sieve to filter out the grainy part.

PLANTAIN FLOUR

IF YOU WANT TO START YOUR PLANTAIN FLOUR PRODUCTION

These are the steps you need when processing it.

1. Sorting - remove the damaged ones

2.Weighing - Note the quantity of what you will be using

3. Blanching - Soak the green plantains tuber in hot water for easy peeling

4. Peeling -Remove the the peel with a sharp knife

5. Slicing: You can use a mechanical slicer

6. Drying: Can be sun dried (this is will take about a week) or with the aid of an industrial drying machine

7. Milling: The dried chips are blended in a mill

8. Sieving: This is done to separate the particles from the fine flour

9. Packaging - You would made available, a moisture proof packaging bag

10. Marketing and Sales.

PLANTAIN FLOUR RECIPES

1. Plantain swallow - just like the way we make Amala or semo

2. Plantain Pancake - add eggs and all ingredients used in making the regular pancake

3. Plantain cereal - mix the flour with ordinary water. add, a pinch of salt, blended crayfish and soya bean flours (if requireed).Boil some water and pour the mixture while turning it till it is well cooked.

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