Givaudan has partnered with Dole Asia to produce Green Banana Powder, a natural texturizing ingredient from upcycled bananas. This ingredient, created by Dole Specialty Ingredients (DSI), enhances Givaudan's Sense Texture range of clean-label emulsifiers and texturizers.

Green Banana Powder offers natural texture, viscosity, and water/oil-holding properties, substituting modified starches, gums, and pectin in soups, sauces, baked goods, and snacks. It also adds fibre and nutritional value.

Each year, 30-40% of bananas are wasted globally because they don't meet quality standards.  This collaboration reduces food waste, as 30-40% of bananas globally are discarded due to quality standards. Made from upcycled bananas, the powder supports sustainability and offers consumers cleaner, healthier choices.

Made exclusively from upcycled green bananas, Green Banana Powder provides an innovative solution to address food waste concerns. This partnership positions Givaudan as the go-to collaborator for food developers seeking upcycled, clean-label alternatives to synthetic texturizers. "By transforming unripe bananas into Green Banana Powder, we help reduce food waste while creating an ingredient that can be easily integrated into various food applications. This initiative allows us to foster more sustainable supply chains and offer consumers the healthier choices they desire," stated Wei Tze Ooi, Managing Director of Dole Specialty Ingredients (DSI).

Given that Green Banana Powder is a recognizable and functional ingredient with a secure supply chain, this collaboration is expected to impact significantly. Givaudan will be the exclusive commercial partner for DOLE® Green Banana Powder in key markets across Europe and America and utilize the ingredients in Givaudan solutions worldwide.