Author: Lorraine Wade

The plantain is a starchy cousin of the banana, and all that added starch means it almost always needs to be cooked before it can be eaten. Are plantains OK to eat raw? Along with the texture, it’s a quite unappealing victual. However, unlike some other starchy fruits grown in tropical areas, there’s no danger […]

Just like with canned veggies, make sure there are no added oils or sugars. There are a couple of things worth mentioning. Avocados and plantains are not on the Weight Watchers Freestyle zero points list. How many points are plantains on Weight Watchers? They were so tasty and filling, and definitely helped keep me from […]

Plantain is completely non-toxic to cats, so if yours takes a bite, it should not be a cause for alarm. If your cat seems to like plantains, simply give them just a small amount as a treat. About a thin slice a day is enough for a cat (a whole, or even half a plantain […]

The plantain chips have slightly less calories and slightly less fat, but the potato chips have less saturated fat. Plantain Chips VS Potato Chips Item Goya Original Plantain Chips Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Calories 150 160 Total Fat 8g 10g Saturated Fat 2g 1.5g Does plantain chips add weight? Like potato chips, one serving of […]

The average glycemic index for ripe plantain is 54.6 and 45.3 for unripe plantain. Although there is statistical significant difference in glycemic indices of ripe and unripe plantain (p

Although the unripe peel contains more fat, ash, fibre, carbohydrates, essential minerals, and phytochemicals, both peels showed promising potential for use in feed and drug formulations for livestock and even humans. Can I use plantain peel on my face? Plantain peels for skincare Rubbing a ripe plantain peel on your face can help to brighten […]

Green Plantains Use your fingers to separate and detach the peel from the plantain. Repeat the steps to remove the rest of the skin. Plantains are ready to be cooked. Cut into 1-inch rounds to make tostones or thinly to make plantain chips. Can you eat plantain skin? In addition to helping you to achieve […]

It has been observed that unripe plantain contains antioxidant compounds that help prevent diseases and provides vitamins. It generates a slow release of glucose and may help prevent colon cancer and constipation, while lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Is plantains good for high cholesterol? The high amount of potassium found in plantains is […]

Black soap is formed at about 3000C. Black soap in the past is produced by a local process which involves drying and burning of the peel in a clay oven, soaking the plantain peel ash in water in a clay pot and the soap making also takes places on an outdoor fire in a clay […]

It is very low in sugar and this makes it a good choice for diabetics especially when added with other fibers. These and many more are the health benefits for unripe plantain flour. Is unripe plantain high in sugar? Plantains are starchy — they aren’t as sweet as bananas. As they ripen, they may form […]

One cup of boiled green plantains has 40 total grams of carbs, with nearly 4 grams of fiber and just 3 grams of natural sugar. Is unripe plantain high in sugar? Plantains are starchy — they aren’t as sweet as bananas. As they ripen, they may form more sugars, so their flesh becomes sweeter. Is […]

Besides potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium, plantain also contains: Vitamin K. Vitamin A. Copper. Iron. What are the health benefits of plantain? The high amount of potassium found in plantains is essential for maintaining the cell and body fluids that control your heart rate and blood pressure. The fiber in plantains also […]

Botanically defined berries with culinary uses include: Berries in the strictest sense: including bananas and plantains, blueberries, cranberries, coffee berries, gooseberries, red-, black- and white currants, tomatoes, grapes and peppers (Capsicum fruits) Is plantain a fruit or berry? Plantains are a seedless berry in the banana family (part of the genus Musa) used in cuisines […]

Plantain Look-alikes Hostas, which are sometimes called plantain lilies, are similar in appearance and their leaves and shoots can also be eaten. What does the herb plantain look like? Plantain has oval-shaped medium leaves that grow in broad, low rosettes. If left to flower, tall, thin spikes with tiny flowers appear, which then produce tiny […]

I like to dip my tostones in fry sauce. Ripe plantains are sweet like a banana, without the banana flavor. They can be eaten raw but are best when fried. The edges caramelize and become crispy like the edges of pancakes cooked in butter. When should I fry my plantain? The keys to successful fried […]

Boli is a roasted plantain dish in Nigeria. It is native to the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is referred to as ‘boli’ in South West Nigeria these people are known as the Yoruba people and is eaten with groundnuts. Is it good to eat roasted plantain? Nutritional information They also contain good amounts of […]

Fried ripe plantains have a crispy, caramelized texture and irresistibly sweet taste. It’s a ubiquitous Caribbean dish that is served with almost every meal, and it’s enjoyed in other parts of the world as well. Ingredients. Nutrition Facts (per serving) 464 Calories 21g Fat 75g Carbs 2g Protein What does fried plantains taste like? Taste? […]

West Africa is one of the major plantain-producing regions of the world, accounting for about 32% of worldwide production. The major plantain-producing countries in the region include Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea. Banana is also cultivated in West Africa but account for only 2.3% of worldwide production. Are there plantains in Africa? Plantains are […]