Plantain Chips (Platanitos) are thin slices of plantain, deep-fried and sometimes flavoured with spices. They are a popular snack in Colombia, Peru and Ecuador and a natural and healthy alternative to standard potato chips. The plantain (plátano) is commonly used as a vegetable in various recipes in Latin America.
Ingredients: green plantains, vegetable oil (palm), salt. Storage note: Store in a cool, dry place.
Average nutritional values per 100 g/ml: Calorific value: 546.6 kcal/ 2287 kj; Fat: 32g of includes saturated fatty acids: 14g; Carbohydrates: 62g; Protein: 2g; Salt: 110g.
Country of Origin: Ecuador
Food Type: Plantain chips (lightly salted)
Importer: Cachina OÜ, Liikuri 16-21, 13618
