Bananas and Plantains
A banana is an herbaceous tree-like plant which bears an elongated fruit. It comes in different sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, red and purple. Among the top banana-producing countries are India, Mexico, China, Ecuador, Brazil, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Asked in Apples, Bananas and Plantains, Peaches and Nectarines
Why are some store fruits so big?
The largest seed producer in the world is a corporation called
Monsanto. They are known for heavily genetically engineering fruits
and vegetables to grow larger and more consistent than naturally
grown foods.
Asked in Trees, Bananas and Plantains
What are the parts of the banana tree?
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A banana is not a tree, it is the largest flowering herbaceous
plant. The stems are called pseudostems and each stem can produce a
single bunch of bananas, After fruiting the stem dies and offshoots
develop from the root. Leaves are spirally arranged and may grow to
a height of 9 feet. The female flower develops the fruit
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
Where are most of the US bananas imported from?
Bananas are mainly imported from Ecuador, Costa Rica,
Philippines, and Colombia.
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
Where does plantain originate from?
Spain
The Plantain (banana) was imported into Spain from the Caribbean
in the mid 1500's. Plantana is an Arawak name, it was also locally
known as Pratane. The European 'origin' was Spain from the original
being the Caribbean
Asked in Waste and Recycling, Storage of Fruits and Vegetables, Biochemistry, Bananas and Plantains
What effect does a paper bag have on a banana?
Placing bananas in a paper bag or any other enclosed environment
will hasten the ripening process. This is due to the fact that, as
a banana ripens, it emits ethylene gas. Ethylene gas is essential
in the ripening process. If you place bananas in a bag, the gas
concentrates and the ripening process accelerates. Ethylene gas is
what banana importers use to accelerate the ripening of bananas
prior to sending them to market.
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
What is the nutritional value of unripe plantain?
A typical
average size plantain fruit after cooking contains 50 - 80grams of
carbohydrate, 2 - 3 grams of protein, 4 - 6 grams of fibre and
about 0.01 to 0.3grams of fat. Since every gram of carbohydrate
equals to 4 calories, one fruit of plantain contains about 4 x
65grams of calories, which comes to about 260 Calories.
Asked in Men's Health, Storage of Meats Poultry and Seafood, Bananas and Plantains
How long does it take to thaw frozen bananas?
Ouch, man. I don't know, but I'd recommend sitting in some warm
water, then buying warmer pants.
Asked in Nutrition, Calorie Count, Bananas and Plantains
How many calories in organic banana?
For a medium sized banana- about 110
Asked by Katheryn Barrows in Food Science, Bananas and Plantains
Why doesn't artificial banana flavoring taste anything like real banana?
Actually, it does taste like a real banana, just not one you’re familiar with.
Artificial banana flavoring was developed from Gros Michel bananas, once a very popular variety of fruit. Unfortunately, they were all but wiped out by a fungus in the mid 20th century, and a fungus-resistant variety, Cavendish bananas, became the most popular. These bananas have a more subtle flavor, and as such, don’t resemble artificial banana flavor very closely.
More broadly, artificial flavorings often miss the mark because they are inherently less complex than the taste of real fruit—they can’t mimic aspects like ripeness or texture. Artificial banana flavor is created almost exclusively by a compound called isoamyl acetate, and that single compound just can’t provide the nuance of a real banana.
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
Is a banana a berry?
Yes, the banana fruit is a berry. Berries are identified as
being many seeded with a fleshy inner layer. So, technically a
banana is a berry. And, believe it or not, bananas don't grow on
trees! Originally from Asia, the "banana tree" is really not a tree
in the true sense. In fact, banana plants have no wood fiber. The
banana plant is the world's largest herb and a member of the lily
family.
Asked in Hermit Crabs, Bananas and Plantains
Do hermit crabs eat bananas?
Yes, but ideally they prefer banoffee pie
Yes, they can eat most fruits and vegetables.
Asked in Botany or Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Bananas and Plantains
What is a banana ripening chamber?
It is a chamber or room in which green bananas are exposed to
ethylene gas in order to accelerate the ripening process of the
fruit.
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
Why are bananas good for you?
Banana's are good for you because they are chock full of
potassium. Potassium plays an important role decreasing the risk of
high blood pressure and stroke, it increases strength and helps
reduce stress. Toss some in a blender with milk and yogurt for a
tasty, filling and nutritious snack and get your calcium in there
too!
Bananas contain considerable amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin C,
and potassium. The potassium makes them of particular interest to
athletes who use them to quickly replenish their electrolytes.
In India, juice is extracted from the corm and used as a home
remedy for jaundice, sometimes with the addition of honey, and for
kidney stones.
Banana's are also high in starch (carbohydrate). About 100 grams
of banana has about 90 calories.
It is because they have potassium in them that is good for you.
Asked in Hamster Care, Bananas and Plantains
Can hamsters eat banana skins?
Hamsters can eat banana peels. However keep it a small amount,
to much could cause diarrhea. Also I would cut them into smaller
pieces to prevent choking. You should never give any part of a
banana to a dwarf hamster or carrots or corn either according to my
exotic vet.
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
What is the chemical formula for banana?
A banana is a mixture, not a compound, so it does not have a
chemical formula.
Asked in Vitamins and Supplements, Nutrition, Bananas and Plantains
What vitamins found in Mango?
You can find vitamin A in mango they help you grow and helps
your eyes be healthy.
Asked in Nutritional Measurement, Bananas and Plantains
How many mg of potassium are in a banana?
A medium banana has about 422 mg of potassium.
A banana is a pretty good source of potassium. However it is not
sensational. It has about the same potassium content per calorie as
a potato.
While it's true that the average potato has roughly as much
potassium as a banana, boiling/mashing potatoes will remove a large
portion of that potassium. So homemade mashed potatoes aren't as
good of a source as, say, a baked potato is.
Asked in Bananas and Plantains
What are two adjectives that describes bananas?
1: Yellow 2: tasty 3: fruity 4: curved.
I hope two work.