Kerala Banana Chips – 250g

What are Kerala Banana Chips?

Kerala Banana Chips — called Upperi (ഉപ്പേരി) in Malayalam — are thin, hand-sliced wafers of raw Nendran bananas deep-fried in pure coconut oil and salted lightly. They are not the same as commercial “banana chips” made from dessert bananas. The Nendran is a specific starchy cooking variety grown only in Kerala and nearby regions — its firm texture, golden colour, and distinctive taste cannot be replicated with any other banana.

Why coconut-oil frying matters

True Kerala Upperi is never fried in refined sunflower, palm, or vegetable oil. Pure coconut oil gives the chips their signature aroma, golden colour, and slight sweetness. It also makes the chips keep their crispness for weeks without going stale.

Traditional role

• Onam Sadhya — served alongside rice as a crispy accompaniment

• Christmas and Easter feasts in Kerala Christian households

• Tea-time snack with chai or filter coffee

• Travel food — stays fresh for weeks, satisfying between meals

• Festive gift packs — the quintessential Kerala takeaway

How they’re made (our process)

• Fully mature but raw (unripe) Nendran bananas are hand-peeled

• Sliced into thin, uniform wafers using a traditional slicer

• Fried in pure coconut oil at exactly the right temperature (180°C)

• Salted lightly with a pinch of turmeric for colour

• Drained and sealed in airtight packs within hours of frying

Product details

• Banana variety: Nendran (Kerala cooking banana)

• Frying medium: Pure coconut oil

• Origin: Kerala, India

• Net quantity: 250g

• Diet type: Vegetarian · Gluten-free

• Preservatives: None

• Shelf life: 45 days from packing date (sealed)

• Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place. Reseal after opening to maintain crispness.

Frequently asked questions

What is Upperi?

Upperi is the Malayalam name for Kerala banana chips — thin wafers of unripe Nendran banana deep-fried in pure coconut oil. A traditional Kerala snack.

Are these chips fried in coconut oil?

Yes — 100% pure coconut oil, no blends. This is what gives authentic Kerala chips their characteristic aroma and taste.

Are these chips sweet or salty?

Lightly salted and slightly sweet from the Nendran banana’s natural starch. Not sugar-coated. The traditional Kerala style.

What is a Nendran banana?

Nendran is a specific starchy cooking banana variety grown in Kerala. It is firmer, longer, and higher in starch than regular dessert bananas — ideal for chips, steamed snacks (ethakka appam), and payasam.

How long do banana chips stay crispy?

45 days in a sealed pack. Once opened, reseal tightly and consume within 10-15 days for best crispness.

Can I eat banana chips daily?

In moderation — they are fried food, so like all fried snacks, enjoy occasionally rather than daily. Coconut-oil frying is considered one of the healthier traditional frying methods.

Are these gluten-free?

Yes — only ingredients are banana, coconut oil, salt, and turmeric. Naturally gluten-free.