FAQ

What is Barnana?

We are the brand synonymous with banana snacks. We use bananas and plantains to create delicious, convenient, and flavorful snacks for you to enjoy!

What does the “Bar” in Barnana mean?

We believe that the banana is Mother Nature’s original energy bar. Get it? “bar”-nana

When was Barnana founded?

2012

I want to sell Barnana at my business, do you have a Wholesale Program?

Yes, we offer a Wholesale Program, sign up here: https://barnanawholesale.com/

What does Certified B Corp mean?

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance and public transparency. Barnana is a Certified B Corp.

Are all of your ingredients non-GMO?

Yes, all of our products and the ingredients inside are non-GMO project Verified and laboratory tested.

Where is Barnana made?

Barnana is proudly made in the United States of America. Our bananas and plantains are grown in Central and South America.

What is Upcycling?

When "imperfect" bananas have scuffs, are a little too ripe, or aren’t the perfect size - they are typically rejected for export. We take these delicious bananas and give them a second chance by turning them into snacks. Find out how Barnana is combating food waste, here: https://barnana.com/pages/impact

Are the Barnana product bags recyclable?

Our bags have a number 7 recyclability score. Unfortunately, most recycling locations will not recycle these items at this time. At Barnana, we are committed to finding a more sustainable solution to our packaging while ensuring our products remain fresh for your enjoyment. While we are working towards a better solution, please send us your creative ways to re-use your Barnana packages and we may share on our social media!

What is the shelf life of Barnana products?

Plantain Chips - 10 months
Cassava Chips- 12 months
Banana Bites - 18 months
Plantain Scoops - 12 months

Best by date is printed on the back of every package, which indicates when a product will have the best flavor or quality. It is not an expiration date.

Which Barnana products are Vegan?

Our Original, Coconut Bites are Vegan. Our Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Peanut Butter Cup Bites are Vegetarian.

Our entire line of Plantain Chips, Plantain Scoops, and Cassava Chips, are Vegan.

Which Barnana products are Kosher?

All of our products are Kosher certified. They are processed in a facility that also processes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy

Which Products are Grain Free?

Our entire Banana Bite, Plantain Chip, Plantain Scoops, and Cassava Chip lines are Grain free

Are Barnana products Dairy Free?

Our Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites contain trace amounts of milk (The source is the coating). Some of our products are produced in a facility that processes milk.

Is your palm kernel oil sustainable?

Barnana is a member of the (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) and all of the palm kernel oil that we use is certified by the RSPO.

Do your products contain nuts?

See the "allergy statement" or each section for each product.

ABOUT BANANA BITES

Why are the bananas brown?

We brown all of our bananas to perfection, bringing out that banana bread taste just like grandma made. The naturally occurring sugars in the bananas caramelize and condense through our dehydration process.

Is there added sugar?

There is no added sugar in our Original and Coconut bites. There is also no added sugar in our Plantain Chips and Cassava Chips.

What are the Bites official allergen statements?

Bites: Original: Processed in a facility that also processes soy, milk, wheat, egg & tree nuts.

Bites: Dark Chocolate: Contains milk and is processed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, egg, milk, soy & wheat.

Bites: Peanut Butter: Contains milk², peanuts, soy and is processed in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, egg, milk, soy and wheat

²No dairy added. Peanut butter coating shares equipment with milk chocolate products

Bites: Coconut: Contains tree nuts and is processed in a facility that also processes milk, soy, and peanuts.

Bites: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup: Contains peanuts, soy, milk & is made in a facility that also processes tree nuts, egg & wheat.

How many bananas are in a bag of Barnana Bites?

Original/Coconut 100g - 4 Bananas

Dark Chocolate/Peanut Butter/Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup 100g - 2 Bananas

What’s the powder on the outside of the Original Bites?

That is banana powder. We add this to our bites so that they do not stick to your fingers.

Why does the Chocolate Bites packaging say "contains milk" within the allergen statement?

We do not add dairy to our chocolate but our non-dairy chocolate shares production lines with dairy-based chocolate.

Are Banana Bites Raw?

We dehydrate our Banana Bite products under 114 degrees, however, we cannot guarantee that all of our products are raw.

How should I store the Bites?

Store the Bites in a cool place. Our Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup will melt if they are exposed to high temperatures.

ABOUT PLANTAIN CHIPS

What flavors are available?

We have Himalayan Pink Salt and Acapulco Lime.

How should I store the Plantain Chips?

Store the Plantain Chips in a cool place, like your pantry or desk drawer.

What are the Plantain Chips official allergen statements?

Plantain Chips: Himalayan Pink Salt: Processed in a facility that also processes soy, milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.

Plantain Chips: Acapulco Lime: Processed in a facility that also processes soy, milk, peanuts, and tree nuts.

What if my chips taste weird or all too salty?

ABOUT PLANTAIN SCOOPS

What flavors are available?

We have Himalayan Pink Sea Salt.