What is banana flavored milk?
Banana flavored milk is milk sweetened and flavored with banana, best known as Korean banana milk. The popular Binggrae version lists about 85 percent milk, water, sugar, a small amount of banana juice concentrate and artificial flavors, so it is more flavored milk than a banana drink.
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What is banana flavored milk?
It is milk with a banana taste. The best-known example is Korean banana milk, sold in a hangari-shaped plastic bottle. Tasting Table says it was introduced in 1974, when bananas were expensive imports, and that Binggrae is the most popular brand.
What is in it?
The same article lists Binggrae’s ingredients as 85 percent milk, purified water, sugar, 0.32 percent banana juice concentrate, carotene, and artificial banana and vanilla flavors. In other words, the banana taste comes mostly from flavoring, not whole banana. Other brands differ, so check the label.
Banana milk vs banana smoothie
| Store banana milk | Homemade banana milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Banana | Mostly flavoring and concentrate | A whole ripe banana |
| Sugar | Added | Optional |
Are there other flavors?
Yes. Tasting Table mentions strawberry and melon versions and a low-sugar banana milk.
Is it healthy?
It is a sweetened flavored milk, so treat it as a treat. Check the label for sugar per bottle. If you want less sugar, make it at home with a ripe banana.
Where to buy it
Korean and other Asian grocery stores are a likely place to look; stock varies.
Allergy note
It contains milk. Not suitable for people with milk allergy.
Tips for choosing
- Read the sugar line on the bottle; sizes differ between brands.
- Keep it refrigerated as the label says, and shake gently before opening.
- For a lighter option, look for low-sugar versions, which Tasting Table says exist.
Can I make it myself?
Yes: blend a ripe banana with chilled milk, water and a little sweetener. Our post on how banana flavored milk is made has a homemade recipe.
People also ask
Is Korean banana milk made with real bananas?
Binggrae's ingredient list shows banana juice concentrate at 0.32 percent plus artificial banana flavor, so very little real banana.
What does banana milk taste like?
Sweet, creamy and candy-like banana.
Is banana milk the same as a banana smoothie?
No. A smoothie is blended whole banana, and it is thicker.
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