“…Banana pulp has a good nutritional value, being a rich source of carbohydrates, fibres, vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds, such as phenolic acids and flavonoids, with antioxidant activities (Borges et al, 2014). However, banana is a climacteric fruit with a fast senescence after harvest, which if not properly controlled is accompanied by fungal infection and fruit decay, affecting negatively the quality, storability and fruit market value (Anyasi et al, 2013; Chillet et al, 2007; Lobo & Rojas, 2020).…”