Tag: Plantain

Both plantains and bananas are a good source of several vital nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidant compounds ( 2 , 3 , 4 ). They’re both very nutritious. Bananas Plantains Calories 89 122 Carbs 23 grams 32 grams Fiber 3 grams 2 grams Potassium 358 mg 487 mg Why are plantains […]

Gastrointestinal Benefits Plantains may help prevent infectious diseases associated with diarrhea, according to English researchers who published a 2012 article in “Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.” The soluble fiber in plantains may inhibit pathogens that cause diarrhea and spread it to others. Can plantains give you diarrhea? Great plantain seems to be safe when taken by […]

If you need to ripen a plantain quicker, you can either place them in a brown paper bag for a few days OR you can place them in the oven, unpeeled, at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes. How do you ripen plantains quickly? Store plantains in a paper bag. If you need plantains to […]

Along with the texture, it’s a quite unappealing victualvictualCarrots, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers and asparagus all have between 0.5 and 1.5 grams of this nutrient in a 3.5-ounce serving. The same amount of celery has no protein. Fruits boast similar protein counts; strawberries, cantaloupe and oranges all have a little less than a gram in a […]

Plantain is all-year-round yielding crop but peak yielding season is the rainy season, while try season (October-April) is the peak harvest season. Plantain. During October – April plantain is usually much available and cheaper. Plantain takes about 8 months to start to yield and about 3 months to mature. Does plantain have season? Plantains do […]

Use only enough to coat the bottom of the pan; too much oil will result in soggy plantains. After frying each batch, drizzle additional oil into the pan if needed. Why are my fried plantains mushy? If your plantain slices are mushy and blurred around the edges, good—that means they’re ripe enough. If they hold […]

Manzano Bananas (Apple Bananas) In fact, these “mini” bananas only grow to about 4” (10 cm) in length. Manzano bananas are classed as a hybrid cultivar and are a cross between Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. They are also called Latundan bananas, Silk Bananas, or Apple Bananas. What are little baby bananas called? Lady Finger […]

Plantain seeds are best grown directly outside by sowing in early to mid-spring after the last frost has passed. Seeds should be scattered directly over prepared soil. Germination normally takes seven to fourteen days. Leaves can be harvested for use 30 days after the first plants sprout from the soil. How long does plantain take […]

If you happen to enjoy bananas or potatoes, the plantain tree (Musa paradisiaca) might be the perfect choice for you. Not to be confused with the plantain plant, these herbaceous perennials produce firm, starchy cooking bananas from an underground rhizome. What is a plantain tree? Definitions of plantain tree. a banana tree bearing hanging clusters […]

60 Plantain Buyers & Importers in Nigeria Rantex Foods. Eljazxy Limited. Omob3n Ventures Nig. Doxology Multi-purpose Enterprise. Notre Ferme Ltd. Omakamchi. Rotibabs Quality Stores. Jajoys Enterprise. Where can we supply plantain in Nigeria? Nigeria Plantain Dealers and Suppliers 1Jovana Farms. Owerri-Aba Express Road, Airport Junction, Umuowa, Ngor-Okpalla, Imo State Nigeria. 2Sacel Precious Farms Limited. 3Sedulus […]

Conclusion. Banana and Plantain Trees belong to the same family, and they are both herbaceous plants that grow in tropical places. They are difficult to tell apart, but they are different trees, and the fruits they produce are quite different from each other. What’s the difference between a plantain tree and a banana tree? A […]

If you buy them green, they will take about a week to start to change colors. It will take another three days to turn yellow green and another two or three days to change to the final yellow and black. Plantains are harvested when they are green, at which point the flavor is earthy, vegetal […]

The harvest is carried out manually around 3 to 4 months after flowering, and continues throughout the year. Bunches will keep for between 15 and 30 days, depending on when they are harvested. Since plantain bananas are fragile, sensitive to shocks and changes in temperature, they must be transported with care. How do I know […]

Plantain’s astringency helps tighten up and strengthen weakened GI tissue, and this property combined with its soothing mucilage makes it an excellent treatment for diarrhea and hemorrhoids. How is plantain used as herbal medicine? Plantain has long been considered by herbalists to be a useful remedy for cough , wounds , inflamed skin or dermatitis, […]

This process is regarded as one of the detoxification processes which involves profuse sweating. The treatment involves in covering the affected by plantain leaves or banana leaves. These banana leaves convert the harmful ultraviolet sun rays into healthy rays. What is the benefit of plantain leaf tea? The leaves can be made into a tea […]

Plantain is safe for children of all ages in getting relief from insect bites and soothing skin rashes. You can simply pick few clean plantain leaves, chew them and apply chewed leaves on a wound or itchy area. Of course plantain oil is easier to apply, and no chewing required! Is plantain good for bug […]

To make infused oil, fill a canning jar about half-way up with cut up fresh (clean and free of moisture) plantain leaves. Cover with about twice as much as your favourite carrier oil to the top of the jar. (Use olive oil if you want to use this in salads. What is plantain infused oil […]

Plantain has long been considered by herbalists to be a useful remedy for cough , wounds , inflamed skin or dermatitis, and insect bites. Bruised or crushed leaves have been applied topically to treat insect bites and stings, eczema , and small wounds or cuts. How do you use plantain on a wound? Make a […]

Treats ulcer pain Unripe plantain is high in fiber and has been in use in traditional medicine to prevent or treat ulcer pain. It is assumed to have an antacid-like effect on people suffering from stomach ulcers that helps to lessen pain and prevent further damage. What does boiled unripe plantain do to the body? […]

Bananas and Plantains are high in magnesium and potassium that can increase bone density. Magnesium may also alleviate arthritis symptoms. Can bananas make arthritis worse? Bananas are not a typical choice for people with arthritis, but the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in them may aid in protecting the body against certain oxidative stress. What foods […]