Cooking banana
Cooking banana
Cooking bananas (pronunciation: /ˈkʊkɪŋ bəˈnɑːnə/) are banana cultivars in the genus Musa whose fruits are generally used in cooking. They may be eaten ripe or unripe and are generally starchy.
Etymology
The term "cooking banana" refers to bananas that are used for cooking, as opposed to dessert bananas, which are eaten raw. The term is not synonymous with "plantain" (pronunciation: /ˈplænteɪn/), a specific type of cooking banana.
Description
Cooking bananas are similar to potatoes in how they are used. They can be fried, boiled, baked, or grilled, and are used in many traditional dishes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Varieties
There are many varieties of cooking bananas, including the East African Highland bananas (Musa AAA-EA), Fe'i bananas, and many cultivars of Musa × paradisiaca.
Nutritional value
Cooking bananas are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. They also provide energy through their high carbohydrate content.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cooking banana
- Wikipedia's article - Cooking banana
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