Made from certified-organic bananas, a new freeze-dried form is available from Van Drunen Farms. The freeze-drying process retains the bananas’ color, shape, flavor and nutritional value. Offered as slices and in several piece sizes, bananas can be readily added to baby food, hot and cold cereals, trail mixes and bakery items such as banana bread and muffi ns. Bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber yet contain no fat, cholesterol or sodium.

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