DESCRIPTION:
A banana is the common name for a type of fruit and also the names for the herbaceous plants that grow it. These plants belongs to the genus Musa. They are native to the tropical region of southeast Asia. It is thought that banana were grown for food for the first time in Papua New Guines. Today, they are cultivated in tropical regions around the world. Most banana plants are grown for their fruits, which botanically are a type of berry. Some are grown as ornamental plants, or for their fibers. Banana can also be a word that can be used a lot. There are about 110 different species of banana. In popular culture and commerce, banana usually refers to the soft and sweet kind, also known as dessert bananas. Other kinds, or cultivars, of banana have a firmer, starchier fruit. Those are usually called plantains. Plantains are mostly used for cooking or fiber.
NUTRITIVE VALUE PER 100 g :
- Protein 1.09 g
- Fat 0.33 g
- Carbohydrates 22.84 g
- Calories 89.0 g
- Sugar 12.23 g
- Fiber 2.6 g
- Vitamin C - 12%
- Vitamin B5 - 7%
- Vitamin B6 - 28%
- Folate - 5%
- Magnesium - 8%
- Potassium - 10%
- Copper - 9%
- Manganese - 15%
- Great for digestive health.
- High in antioxidants.
- Rich in fiber
- Assist with cramp prevention.
- Nutrients that help your blood sugar level.
- Support reduction of appetite.
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