Rich in carbohydrates (90 kcal / 100g, the banana is the second most consumed fruit in France after the apple. In times of stress or great fatigue, it brings tone and allows you to stock up on vitamins.
What is his story ?
According to some, the banana would have been discovered by Alexander the Great during an expedition in the Indus Valley in 327 BC According to others, it is to Marco Polo that we owe its discovery in China… It reached Africa then America and the West Indies after being introduced into Egypt by the Arabs from 650. Europeans did not discover it until the end of the 15th century in the West Indies, but its commercialization on the Vieux Continent did not start until the beginning of the 20th century. Joséphine Baker popularized it by appearing on stage, adorned only with bananas.
We savor it all year round
A banana weighs 150 grams on average. Nature is a delight! But it also appeals to pan-fried, flambéed, baked or fried, to accompany white meats. Raw or cooked, she enjoys the company of chocolate, citrus fruits and rum. Its creamy texture also gives body to juices and smoothies. It can be enjoyed all year round.
In what form is it found?
After having matured in the sun of the Antilles, Africa or America, the banana, originally from Southeast Asia, stocks stalls all year round. There are over 1,500 varieties! The one most often found in mainland France is part of the Cavendish family.
- The fressinette : it’s a banana small in size, ideal for cooking as it stays firm when cooked.
- Plantain : large in size, it is mainly used in Creole and African cuisine. It is not eaten as is, and should always be cooked.
- Dried banana : tender and rich in sugars, it is perfect after sports.
What are its health advantages?
Rich in fiber (3 g / 100 g), banana mainly provides carbohydrates (10.6 g / 100 g). She is too source of vitamin B6 (0.38 mg / 100 g). In terms of trace elements and minerals, it provides manganese (0.37 mg / 100 g), selenium (10 ųg / 100 g) and it is one of the best food sources of potassium (0.37 mg / 100 g).
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