No, JKB Agro and Foods (producer of JKB plantain flour) uses unripe green plantains to make its plantain flour and it gets processed before the sugar content develops in the plantains. The raw plantain gives the plantain flour earthy, whole-wheat flavor.

The demand for plantain flour is increasing day by day especially due to the increased awareness of its health benefits. Plantain flour has been found to be healthy as well as high energy food. Plantain flour is a better substitute for cassava products (like garri/fufu), pounded yam, yam flour (amala) etc. especially for diabetic patients. Because it digests easily, it can be used for late night light meal without causing constipation.

Making JKB plantain flour is a simple process of peeling, drying and milling the dried plantain into flour. There is only one ingredient which is unripe plantain.

It’s a beige/brown (a grayish tan, a light-grayish yellowish brown, or a pale to grayish yellow), similar to the colour of whole wheat flour.

Yes. Our plantains are organically grown.

Yes it is.

Yes. JKB plantain flour is NAFDAC approved. Our approval number is 08-3566L.

Not yet, but hopefully very soon.

Our products are produced under stringent high quality food safe factory conditions. We use highly standardized processes, temperatures and milling techniques to ensure that we deliver the best tasting nutrient dense foods.

Yes, RS2:

• Helps treat and prevent diabetes.
• Promotes weight loss.
• Lowers cholesterol levels.
• Increases absorption of minerals, especially calcium.
• Improves digestion.
• Sexual performance booster for men.
• And much more…

Store in cool dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

JKB plantain flour is sold in the open markets for now. We have distributors in Oki-Arin, Trade fair, Agege markets and tier 2 supermarkets for now. But we are in touch with Shoprite, Justrite, The Prince/Ebeano supermarkets, Glossary Bazaar etc.

You can also BUY JKB plantain flour on our website and other online retail outlets.

We are currently looking for business minded individuals to join our distribution network. Click HERE to complete the online form.

Alternatively, please give us a call on +2348164471221 or +2348138814810 for further discussion.

Yes. JKB plantain flour and the resistant starch in it aid proper digestion.

You can also BUY JKB plantain flour on our website and other online retail outlets.

We are currently looking for business minded individuals to join our distribution network. Click HERE to complete the online form.

Alternatively, please give us a call on +2348164471221 or +2348138814810 for further discussion.

We use majorly giant elephant plantain fruits (ogede agbagba erin – yoruba language).

No additives, no preservatives.

No, JKB plantain flour is not yet in Shoprite but we are in touch with their management. You can also BUY JKB plantain flour on our website and other online retail outlets.

We are currently looking for business minded individuals to join our distribution network. Click HERE to complete the online form.

Alternatively, please give us a call on +2348164471221 or +2348138814810 for further discussion.

The validity is 12 months.

Yes, please feel free to contact us for distributorship. Click HERE to complete the online form.

 Comparatively, JKB plantain flour is very affordable. We took advantage of our large plantain farm size to make our products very affordable.

As a high-fiber food, plantain adds “bulk” to food intake, which aids digestion. Fiber also makes you full, which can help with weight control. Thus, increasing intake of dietary fiber can also help enhance weight loss in obese individuals.

Yes. They are naturally low in sodium, high in fiber and rich in potassium and vitamins A, C and B6.

We recommend that for JKB plantain flour to be more potent, simply use following process:

• Pour sizeable quantity of flour is a cup
• Add reasonable quantity of water
• Add measurable quantity of milk to your taste
• Add little quantity of honey to sweeten it
• Stir vigorously to achieve desired result.

It’s better taken in the morning before other meal.

No. Not only are plantains a delicious source of nutrients, they can also serve as a gluten-free substitute for a variety of baked goods such as breads etc.

You can use traditional method rising agents such as yeast or baking powder.

JKB Plantain flour is a very good substitute for cassava products (like garri/fufu), pounded yam, yam flour (amala) etc. especially for diabetic patients. JKB plantain flour can serve as raw material used in the production of cakes, puff-puff, biscuit, bread and pan cakes.

Deep brown. Deeper than yam flour “amala” and wheat meal. The colour of the cooked plantain flour (amala) is determined by the drying method and maturity of the plantain fruits used for the plantain flour. But JKB plantain flour is produced from/with matured green unripe plantain fruits thereby giving it that distinct or unique colour.

It is prepared a similar way like semolina, “amala” etc.
 Boil reasonable quantity of water in a cooking pot.
 Add JKB plantain flour into pot of hot water; stir vigorously to avoid lumps forming. Add more JKB plantain flour if required.
 Cover pot and allow to cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add more water if required. Mash and flip over, by now it should be stretchy.
 When desire texture is reached simply scoop unto a plate.
 Your JKB plantain flour is ready to be served with any soup of your choice.