Category: Fruits

Technically speaking, plantain is a fruit. Its classification as fruit comes from the fact that plantains belong to the Musa genus, which is the same family of bananas. Many cultures treat plantains as vegetables by cooking them because of their starch content, a major difference between plantains and bananas. Is plantain a fruit? Bananas and […]

Wild species of banana still do have black seeds. There are over 300 species of banana in the world, about 22 of which are grown in Thailand. These can be divided into two types: the sweet and the savory bananas, commonly known as plantains (which require cooking). What countries have plantains? Plantains are believed to […]

Plantains are usually larger and tougher than bananas, with much thicker skin. They may be green, yellow, or very dark brown. Plantains are starchier than bananas and not very sweet when green. Are plantains smaller than bananas? A plantain is actually a type of banana, but with a different flavor and culinary use. Like bananas […]

Climbing up to 12 to 15 feet tall, the plantain tree is known for ornamental beauty, even without the fruit. Its giant leaves wrap around its trunk and its purple bud-like flowers are produced from the pseudostem and develop into a cluster of hanging fruit. This tree isn’t necessarily the easiest to grow. How do […]

Banana leaf is used in many tropical areas of the world in place of plates, particularly at banquets and other large events, and in street food stalls and restaurants. Plantain leaves may be a little tougher than leaves of desert bananas. Is plantain leaf and banana leaf the same? Not to be confused with the […]

Beans and plantains fit these criteria as they are a great source of healthy fats. Beans are high in fiber, and also have a very low glycemic index (GI). Does beans and plantain make you fat? Weight Loss Beans and plantain may be among the best weight loss foods you can eat. Beans is high […]

They help with hair growth. Eating plantains or applying them directly to your scalp can help with generating new hair growth. Plantains are packed with high levels of vitamin C which helps your hair health in a few ways. It helps the scalp have proper circulation to encourage new growth by supporting the follicles. Is […]

Apart from those who may be allergic to some of the ingredients used in preparing the meal, cooking beans together with ripe plantain is very healthy and absolutely safe. Does beans and plantain contain fat? Beans and plantains fit these criteria as they are a great source of healthy fats. Beans are high in fiber, […]

Plantains have less sugar than bananas and are often served as a savory side dish or as part of a main dish. Like bananas, they start green and progress to yellow and then a dark brown-black as they ripen. The darker they are, the sweeter they’ll be. Are plantains and green bananas the same? On […]

A common snack in South America and also in Africa are plantain chips. In Ecuador they are called tostones and sold in bags like potato chips. They are very easy to make, and very yummy to eat. Are tostones plantain chips? Prime Planet is an all-natural snack brand that specializes in producing premium quality green […]

A large type of banana called the plantain is hard and starchy and is mostly used as a vegetable in cooking. In Australia, Cavendish and Lady Fingers are the two most popular varieties. Banana plants can grow up to nine metres high. What is the common name for plantain? Common plantain (Plantago major) Common Name: […]

‘Saba’ is known in English as saba, cardaba, sweet plantain, compact banana, and papaya banana. Are saba and plantain the same? Known as Sweet plantain, Compact banana, and Papaya banana in English, Saba bananas are a popular cooking variety used and known around the world by different names. Is plantain saging saba? Minatamis na Saging […]

Eating Raw Plantains They look just like large bananas. But peel one and try to eat it like a banana and you’ll get quite a surprise. First of all, they are higher in starch and much lower in sugar than bananas, according to USDA data. This makes their texture more like a raw potato than […]