FAQ’s

100% whole green dried bananas!

There are no additives in our B-COMPLETE™ products.  The product is 100% whole dried green bananas which have been processed and milled into a muesli consistency.

B-COMPLETE™ include the skins, the pulp, the stems and even the flower ends, all full of nutritious and beneficial vitamins and compounds. Most of the beneficial polyphenols, flavonoids are located in the peel, which is why they are an important part of B-COMPLETE™.

Like all natural products, green bananas do contain starch. However, in the recommended dosages, it won’t have any negative impact on your animal, only positive. The resistant starch is considered by many as a incredibly important element in the horses diet, but obviously it needs to be monitored across all aspects of the horses diet. Green bananas are a great source of fiber and we have highly qualified nutritionists who recommend B-Complete due to the multitude of gut health benefits.

Yes they are.

As one would expect, a balanced diet is required, so supplementing into a balanced diet is a great way to look after your horse and dog’s health.

B-COMPLETE™ is a healthy addition to any horse or dog’s diet, with a key focus on gut health. The antioxidants, the anti-ulcerogenic properties are demonstrating huge benefits, and making for happier, healthier animals.

We have worked with PhD qualified nutritionists, Vets, University Academics, on this product and of course we have completed extensive in-field trials. We continue to further investigate the health benefits to the microbiome (a very new space).

It is not suggested to feed green bananas as a large ration of your horse’s feed or your dog’s meal, as the moisture alone may cause upsets. When supplemented as B-COMPLETE™ it is perfectly safe.

When we started to see competitive products in a powder consistency enter the market, some of which were not 100% banana, but an adulteration of corn starch, or other starches mixed with banana powder, we decided to produce a museli consistency so that you can see for yourself that our product is 100% dried green banana.

Our Canine range is our muesli product, but milled into a finer product to suit their palate.

We also know that current powders on the market don’t include the peel, where a lot of the most beneficial compounds are found! We have a Patent filed to protect our business from those that will no doubt try to imitate our B-COMPLETE™ product range.

We can provide a powder by special request which does include the peel, stem, and flower ends, just like our B-COMPLETE™, but finer!

Yes! Banana Feeds Australia have worked with a number of reputable beekeepers in developing a very fine powder that has been showing amazing results in assisting with chalk brood issues, but also building bee colony health.

Banana Feeds Australia has undertaken research with laboratories and researchers regarding the use of dried green bananas as a supplement for horses. It was such a new concept that it had never been done before! Well it has now!

We have worked alongside the South Australian Research and Development Institution, and the Vet School at Roseworthy campus for University of Adelaide.

Initially we conducted a world-wide academic literacy search, which turned up very little. We found papers on other species, so we had to start from scratch.

A lot of analytical work has been completed, lots of in-field trials conducted, and further extensive trials have now commenced against omeprazole for management of ulcers. There is evidence in overseas research that have indicated banana and their skins are achieving results equivalent to ulcer drugs.

Green bananas contain high levels of antioxidants and other bioactive compounds that may confer a variety of health benefits. Unripe bananas and green banana supplements have been found to be beneficial for gastrointestinal health in humans and have been shown to have anti-ulcerogenic properties in rodent models. In horses they are looking at the ulcers in the acid secreting areas of the stomach, which in horses are known as glandular ulcers, found in the lower part of the stomach. In the past these ulcers have been very difficult to near impossible to heal, and the work we are doing is to bring a new product to market that can improve this terrible condition.

Approximately 60-100% of strenuously exercising horses are affected by equine gastric ulceration syndrome (EGUS) and a natural product that could help prevent this condition would be extremely beneficial.

Banana Feeds Australia designed, commenced and have concluded an initial intensive trial with researchers at the University of Adelaide to determine the effects of feeding a dried green banana supplement on gastrointestinal health and specifically its use as an ulcer preventative or maintenance product.

To see the full unedited copy of the completed research project as a PDF click here.

The supplement is not intended to be fed as a primary source of carbohydrate and at the recommended dose, it was noted during our research and trial work, that the starch content did not cause any detrimental effects.

References:

• Best et al (1984) The anti-ulcerogenic activity of the unripe plantain banana (Musa species). Br. J. Pharmac. 82: 107-116.
• Dunjic et al (1993) Green banana protection of gastric mucosa against experimentally induced injuries in rats. Scandanavian J of Gastroenterology 28 (10): 894-898.
• Falcomer et al (2019) Health benefits of green banana consumption: a systematic review. Nutrients 11: 1222-1244.
• Lewis et al (1999) A natural flavonoid present in unripe banana pulp (Musa sapientum L. var. paradisiaca) protects the gastric mucosa from aspirin-induced erosions. Journal of Ehnopharmacology 65: 283-288.

For equine
Recommended daily intake for a 14.2hh-15hh horse (approx. 1,100 lbs) is 100g per day.
If the horse is over or under 1,100 lbs, then use approximately 20 grams per 220 lbs of animal weight. There is a scoop in the packaging, and it is approximately 100 grams, when filled slightly heaped, and just above the water line.

Given it is a 100% natural product, there are variations throughout the year and being slightly over or under will not cause any issues for the horse.

The dosage may be varied depending on the animal’s individual circumstances, including an increase of 50% during times of heavy training.

For canine
Add recommended amount to wet or dry feed daily.
(1 level tablespoon equals approx. 7 grams)

• 2-24 lbs dog: ½ – 1 tablespoon
• 25-45 lbs dog: 2-3 tablespoons
• 46-100 lbs dog: 3-4 tablespoons
• 101-135 lbs dog: 5-6 tablespoons
• 135 lbs+ dog: 6-8 tablespoons

B-COMPLETE™ is FeedSafe accredited and 100% natural, so exact measurements are less important than if you were feeding synthetic products, another benefit of using B-COMPLETE™.

For bees
There are numerous ways to feed bees BEE-COMPLETE™, and it will depend on the size and nature of the individual operations. Feeding can be dry feeding in feeder boxes, or can be used directly in hive, within the brood chamber through a light dusting on the brood frames.

B-COMPLETE™ is 100% natural so you adjust to best meet your animal’s needs, without concern.

Keep products at room temperature, and ensure to replace the pail lid after use to avoid moisture absorption.

For the Canine pouch, ensure that the pouch is resealed, using the built in reusable seal, to avoid moisture absorption.

We sure do! Simply right click on the image below to download a step-by-step guide.

Yes you can.

You can purchase all of our B-COMPLETE™ products via our online shop using Pay Pal, Afterpay or Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard).

We have two options for customers, one-off purchases, or subscription with Auto-Delivery. The Auto-Delivery function eliminates incurring shipping costs, but can only be done using credit/debit cards.

One off purchases can be made, with minimal shipping costs, through PayPal, AfterPay, and Credit Card Payments. These one-off purchases will attract a minimal shipping fee.

We have keep our prices the same for three years, but shipping costs have increased, so we only charge minimal fees to cover administrative costs.