Exotic Fruits-Plantain Bananas
Bananas contain about 20% sugar and are rich in vitamins and minerals, especially phosphorus, potassium, calcium and iron
Bananas are considered a perfect baby food
There are 300 varieties of bananas
Bananas should never be refrigerated
They are best stored at room temperature, 55F to 60F
Sometimes black spots, like freckles, appear on the skin
Theses are an indication that the bananas are ripe and have developed their full flavor
The pulp or meat is soft and creamy
Bananas fall in to 2 types
The Sweet Fruity Type
The Starchy Vegetable Type or Plantain
The Plantain is never eaten raw
It can be baked, fried or added to stews or casseroles
When baked or fried, the plantain, the Starchy banana, needs seasoning like salt, pepper, herbs or hot spices to enhance its flavor
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