Combinations of laxatives and green banana biomass on the treatment of functional constipation in children and adolescents: a randomized study

Effects of cooking on the phytochemical profile of breadfruit as revealed by high‐resolution UPLC–MSE

“…Banana biomass is known to be rich in resistant starch, showing low caloric content and high prebiotic activity. 6 The cooking of immature breadfruits in this work was carried out with the purpose of simulating the process developed for green bananas, given the similarities of composition between the two fruits. Thus, based on this method, the processing conditions were determined for producing cooked breadfruit or 'breadfruit biomass'.…”

“…4 Immature breadfruit has been used for biomass production by applying a heat-based process that involves cooking the fruits under pressure, 5 which mimics the procedure for the production of green banana biomass. 6 The cooking allows for the consumption of the starch-rich unripe fruits, which are less perishable and easier to transport and store compared with the ripe, readyto-eat fruits. The amylaceous characteristics of unripe breadfruit mainly favor its use as a substitute for stabilizers and wheat-based products with the added benefit of a nourishing and functional ingredient in fortified foods.…”

“…However, researchers have recognized the potential of this unconventional fruit for fresh consumption, as well as for developing large‐scale products . Immature breadfruit has been used for biomass production by applying a heat‐based process that involves cooking the fruits under pressure, which mimics the procedure for the production of green banana biomass . The cooking allows for the consumption of the starch‐rich unripe fruits, which are less perishable and easier to transport and store compared with the ripe, ready‐to‐eat fruits.…”

Comparison of the role of fiber in the treatment of functional constipation in children and adults

“…A recent study in Brazil demonstrated that green banana biomass (high in resistant starch) is a beneficial adjunct therapy for FC in children and adolescents. Cassettari et al found that the consumption of green banana biomass led to a statistically significant reduction in straining during defecation, painful defecation, and abdominal pain (p<0.05) 30 ( Table 4).…”

Proposals to Approximate the Pediatric Rome Constipation Criteria to Everyday Practice

“…Overall, notwithstanding methodological aspects in these studies, they should be valued, since all point in the same direction of beneficial effects. In addition, a recent publication showed that green banana biomass can be safely used to reduce laxative doses (57) . Thus, supplementation should not be condemned 'a priori', but could be recommended when a DFdd is not sufficiently accepted, or not effective, and for economically deprived populations, who cannot afford full corn products, usually more expensive than the refined ones.…”