About
Banana puree is a smooth, homogeneous product obtained by mechanically processing ripe bananas (Musa spp.) into a fine pulp, with or without mild heat treatment. It is widely used as a natural flavouring, sweetening, and texturizing ingredient in baby foods, beverages, bakery products, dairy desserts, and confectionery.
Safety summary
Banana puree is a minimally processed whole-food ingredient with no known toxicity or established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) limit for the general adult population. It is rich in natural sugars (primarily fructose and glucose), potassium, and resistant starch, which are beneficial at typical dietary intakes. No regulatory body has identified safety concerns for healthy adults consuming banana puree at normal dietary levels.
Regulatory landscape
| Jurisdiction | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand) (Australia) | Approved | Banana puree is a natural food ingredient permitted under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. No specific food additive listing or ADI is required for whole-fruit purees. Standard 2.3.1 covers fruit and vegetable products.source |
| EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) (European Union) | Approved | Banana puree is a natural fruit-derived food ingredient. It is not subject to food additive authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. It is governed by general food law under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and relevant fruit/vegetable product standards. No ADI or maximum use level established.source |
| FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) (India) | Approved | Regulated under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, Chapter 2.3 — Fruit and Vegetable Products. Fruit pulp/puree must be derived from sound, mature fruit and may contain permitted additions (water, salt, sugar, fruit essences). Must comply with microbiological requirements in Appendix B.source |
| FDA (Food and Drug Administration) (United States) | Approved | Banana puree is a natural whole-food ingredient and is inherently GRAS under 21 CFR. No specific food additive regulation or intake limit applies. Used as a food ingredient, flavouring, and processing component under GMP. |
Who should approach with care
Research citations
- 1FSSAI. FSSAI Food Category System — Appendix A: Fruit Pulp, Puree and Related Products. fssai.gov.in
- 2FDA. Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) — FDA Overview. fda.gov
- 3FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 — Chapter 2.3: Fruit and Vegetable Products, 2023. fssai.gov.in
- 4FSSAI. FSSAI Guidance Document — Food Safety Management System for Fruits and Vegetables, 2019. fssai.gov.in
- 5WHO. Ensuring food safety and nutrition security to protect consumer health: 50 years of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, 2013. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
