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Description
Texture: Soft, fluffy, foamy, and chewy, with a melt-in-the-mouth quality.
Shape: A yellow, banana-shaped sweet.
Flavour: A classic, sweet, fruity banana taste.
Appearance: They are typically yellow and can have a sugar coating on the outside.
Common Ingredients
The exact ingredient list can vary by brand, but common components include:
Sugar: and glucose syrup: Provide sweetness and contribute to the candy's structure.
Water and Dextrose: Water adds to the moisture, while dextrose can enhance sweetness and texture.
Gelling Agent: Often gelatin (from pork or beef) gives the foam bananas their characteristic squishy, yet firm, texture.
Flavouring: To create the signature banana taste.
Colouring: Typically a yellow colourant, such as curcumin (E100), to give them their banana-like appearance.
Corn flour/Maize starch: May be used for texture and stability.
Allergy Considerations
Be aware that while some may be gluten and dairy-free, others can contain or have traces of cereals containing gluten, milk, nuts, peanuts, soya, or sesame.
Always check the product label for specific allergen information.