The actual eating isn't too different from humans. The real magic is in how monkeys peel their banana to get at the goodness inside. Bananas are delicious and work like a charm in pancakes, but odds are you're peeling them the way that you've been taught and never thought about it. So let's do it like the experts: monkeys.
step 1 Get a banana
This part is easy and open to some choice. This banana is nice and evenly yellow. I like mine to have more brown on the outside while others insist on there being a little …
step 2 Identify the top of the banana
Bananas grow in bunches pointing up with the stems on the bottom. The other side is really the top.
step 3 Pinch the top
Get a nice firm pinch on the top of the banana. You might get a bit of smooshed banana goop on your fingers, but with practice you can do it cleanly. Besides, the banana…
step 4 Peel
So you've pinched and gotten a good hold on some part of the peel. Great! Now pull it!
step 5 Repeat
Peel two or three more times and you'll have a beautiful banana to behold and eat.
step 6 Eat!
This banana was huge so I shared some of it with Mitch, who was helping me out by taking pictures. Mmm... banana.
step 7 The Beauty of it All
With the stem still intact you have a natural handle for the banana. There's no fumbling or trying to get the last bit out, it just happens easily and naturally.So toss the…
Banana snack industry goes stale
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Banana
Bananas are the fruit of a plant of the genus Musa (family Musaceae) , which are cultivated primarily for food, and secondarily for the production of fibers that are used, for example, in the textile industry. they are also cultivated for ornamental purposes.
The history of bananas is pretty exciting, since they are the result of a genetic mutation that evolved into a staple food of our society. In fact, bananas are probably the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. For example, you will learn that the most widespread species - the "Cavendish" banana - was named after the Duke of Devonshire's family! Today they are known for their sweet taste, good nutritional properties (see bananas nutrition facts) with their high content in potassium and fibers (and vitamins such as B6, C and A ), and best of all their ease of use: just peel and eat!
It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)
The yellow bananas we eat today are a cross between the green and the red banana tree (species Musa acuminata or the hybrid Musa x paradisiaca), and this cross is sterile (hence the lack of seeds in the banana).
There have been numerous studies showing the health benefits of bananas, and this has proven this fruit to be very convenient, both for its ease of consumption (especially in a fast-paced work environment) and for its nutritional properties
We hope you will enjoy our website and will bookmark it for future reference!
The history of bananas is pretty exciting, since they are the result of a genetic mutation that evolved into a staple food of our society. In fact, bananas are probably the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. For example, you will learn that the most widespread species - the "Cavendish" banana - was named after the Duke of Devonshire's family! Today they are known for their sweet taste, good nutritional properties (see bananas nutrition facts) with their high content in potassium and fibers (and vitamins such as B6, C and A ), and best of all their ease of use: just peel and eat!
It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)
The yellow bananas we eat today are a cross between the green and the red banana tree (species Musa acuminata or the hybrid Musa x paradisiaca), and this cross is sterile (hence the lack of seeds in the banana).
There have been numerous studies showing the health benefits of bananas, and this has proven this fruit to be very convenient, both for its ease of consumption (especially in a fast-paced work environment) and for its nutritional properties
We hope you will enjoy our website and will bookmark it for future reference!
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Nutritional Profile Banana
Bananas are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese.
For an in-depth nutritional profile click here: Banana.
In-Depth Nutritional Profile
In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in-depth nutritional profile for Bananas is also available. This profile includes information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more.
Introduction to Food Rating System Chart
In order to better help you identify foods that feature a high concentration of nutrients for the calories they contain, we created a Food Rating System. This system allows us to highlight the foods that are especially rich in particular nutrients. The following chart shows the nutrients for which this food is either an excellent, very good, or good source (below the chart you will find a table that explains these qualifications). If a nutrient is not listed in the chart, it does not necessarily mean that the food doesn't contain it. It simply means that the nutrient is not provided in a sufficient amount or concentration to meet our rating criteria. (To view this food's in-depth nutritional profile that includes values for dozens of nutrients - not just the ones rated as excellent, very good, or good - please use the link below the chart.) To read this chart accurately, you'll need to glance up in the top left corner where you will find the name of the food and the serving size we used to calculate the food's nutrient composition. This serving size will tell you how much of the food you need to eat to obtain the amount of nutrients found in the chart. Now, returning to the chart itself, you can look next to the nutrient name in order to find the nutrient amount it offers, the percent Daily Value (DV%) that this amount represents, the nutrient density that we calculated for this food and nutrient, and the rating we established in our rating system. For most of our nutrient ratings, we adopted the government standards for food labeling that are found in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "Reference Values for Nutrition Labeling." Read more background information and details of our rating system.
Banana
1.00 each
118.00 grams
108.56 calories
Nutrient Amount DV
(%) Nutrient
Density World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.68 mg 34.0 5.6 very good
vitamin C 10.74 mg 17.9 3.0 good
potassium 467.28 mg 13.4 2.2 good
dietary fiber 2.83 g 11.3 1.9 good
manganese 0.18 mg 9.0 1.5 good
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating Rule
excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10%
very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5%
good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%
For an in-depth nutritional profile click here: Banana.
In-Depth Nutritional Profile
In addition to the nutrients highlighted in our ratings chart, an in-depth nutritional profile for Bananas is also available. This profile includes information on a full array of nutrients, including carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more.
Introduction to Food Rating System Chart
In order to better help you identify foods that feature a high concentration of nutrients for the calories they contain, we created a Food Rating System. This system allows us to highlight the foods that are especially rich in particular nutrients. The following chart shows the nutrients for which this food is either an excellent, very good, or good source (below the chart you will find a table that explains these qualifications). If a nutrient is not listed in the chart, it does not necessarily mean that the food doesn't contain it. It simply means that the nutrient is not provided in a sufficient amount or concentration to meet our rating criteria. (To view this food's in-depth nutritional profile that includes values for dozens of nutrients - not just the ones rated as excellent, very good, or good - please use the link below the chart.) To read this chart accurately, you'll need to glance up in the top left corner where you will find the name of the food and the serving size we used to calculate the food's nutrient composition. This serving size will tell you how much of the food you need to eat to obtain the amount of nutrients found in the chart. Now, returning to the chart itself, you can look next to the nutrient name in order to find the nutrient amount it offers, the percent Daily Value (DV%) that this amount represents, the nutrient density that we calculated for this food and nutrient, and the rating we established in our rating system. For most of our nutrient ratings, we adopted the government standards for food labeling that are found in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "Reference Values for Nutrition Labeling." Read more background information and details of our rating system.
Banana
1.00 each
118.00 grams
108.56 calories
Nutrient Amount DV
(%) Nutrient
Density World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.68 mg 34.0 5.6 very good
vitamin C 10.74 mg 17.9 3.0 good
potassium 467.28 mg 13.4 2.2 good
dietary fiber 2.83 g 11.3 1.9 good
manganese 0.18 mg 9.0 1.5 good
World's Healthiest
Foods Rating Rule
excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10%
very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5%
good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%
BANANA
Bananas are the fruit of a plant of the genus Musa (family Musaceae) , which are cultivated primarily for food, and secondarily for the production of fibers that are used, for example, in the textile industry. they are also cultivated for ornamental purposes.
The history of bananas is pretty exciting, since they are the result of a genetic mutation that evolved into a staple food of our society. In fact, bananas are probably the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. For example, you will learn that the most widespread species - the "Cavendish" banana - was named after the Duke of Devonshire's family! Today they are known for their sweet taste, good nutritional properties (see bananas nutrition facts) with their high content in potassium and fibers (and vitamins such as B6, C and A ), and best of all their ease of use: just peel and eat!
It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)
The yellow bananas we eat today are a cross between the green and the red banana tree (species Musa acuminata or the hybrid Musa x paradisiaca), and this cross is sterile (hence the lack of seeds in the banana).
There have been numerous studies showing the health benefits of bananas, and this has proven this fruit to be very convenient, both for its ease of consumption (especially in a fast-paced work environment) and for its nutritional properties
We hope you will enjoy our website and will bookmark it for future reference!
The history of bananas is pretty exciting, since they are the result of a genetic mutation that evolved into a staple food of our society. In fact, bananas are probably the most widespread fruit crop in the whole world. For example, you will learn that the most widespread species - the "Cavendish" banana - was named after the Duke of Devonshire's family! Today they are known for their sweet taste, good nutritional properties (see bananas nutrition facts) with their high content in potassium and fibers (and vitamins such as B6, C and A ), and best of all their ease of use: just peel and eat!
It is important to note that the real banana tree is actually a fruit that must be cooked before eating, has a green, red or brown color and has seeds: it is today the staple food of many african populations and is different from the bananas we are used to eat. The original banana is a cultivar used as a food (cooked or ground to make banana flour) and a a source of fibre. Banana leaves are also used to transport food or as umbrellas (since they are large and waterproof)
The yellow bananas we eat today are a cross between the green and the red banana tree (species Musa acuminata or the hybrid Musa x paradisiaca), and this cross is sterile (hence the lack of seeds in the banana).
There have been numerous studies showing the health benefits of bananas, and this has proven this fruit to be very convenient, both for its ease of consumption (especially in a fast-paced work environment) and for its nutritional properties
We hope you will enjoy our website and will bookmark it for future reference!
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Ecuador to set up banana export group
President Rafael Correa announces creation of state banana exporter to tackle tax avoidance and “abuses” of the system
The government of Ecuador has announced the creation of a state banana export company as a means of tackling what it described as “abuses” and tax avoidance in the sector.
Speaking at an official press conference, Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa told reporters that “many abuses” were being committed by banana exporters at the present time, with some “un-registered companies” avoiding paying export duties.
Mr Correa said the solution to these difficulties was the creation of a state banana export company, which could apply “clear regulations” for the sale and export of Ecuadorean bananas.
The president said the export company, which he revealed was already in the process of being set-up, would help to enforce the country's official price of US$5.40 (€3.60) per box of bananas.
Mr Correa said that “certain exporters” were using a variety of means to cheat the system and avoid paying taxes, while others “signed contacts during the low season, which they failed to meet, instead selling the fruit for more money during the high season”.
The government of Ecuador has announced the creation of a state banana export company as a means of tackling what it described as “abuses” and tax avoidance in the sector.
Speaking at an official press conference, Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa told reporters that “many abuses” were being committed by banana exporters at the present time, with some “un-registered companies” avoiding paying export duties.
Mr Correa said the solution to these difficulties was the creation of a state banana export company, which could apply “clear regulations” for the sale and export of Ecuadorean bananas.
The president said the export company, which he revealed was already in the process of being set-up, would help to enforce the country's official price of US$5.40 (€3.60) per box of bananas.
Mr Correa said that “certain exporters” were using a variety of means to cheat the system and avoid paying taxes, while others “signed contacts during the low season, which they failed to meet, instead selling the fruit for more money during the high season”.
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Musa Acuminata Colla - The Banana
A banana as everyone knows, is a slender thick skinned edible fruit which varies in different sizes and colors. The word 'banan' is Arabic for finger. They are grown in Latin and South America, India, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Panama and Guatemala. India is by far the largest world producer of bananas, growing 16.5 million tonnes in 2002, followed by Brazil which produced 6.5 million tonnes of bananas in 2002. Over 96% of American households purchase bananas at least once each month. There are more than 500 varieties of banana in the world.
There are Bananas of different colors such as:
Green [good for strength and impotency especially in males],
Yellow [edible fruit bananas],
Red [rich in carotene],
Baby yellow bananas; also known as pisang susa [which are known for their sweetness] and are edible when they ripe completely as the starch in it is converted to sugars such as sucrose, fructose and glucose. Raw bananas [green and 20-30 cm long] are also used for cooking and are even fried. Children love to eat fried chips made out of Bananas. Banana flowers [Known as Bond in Vasai] are also used for cooking, especially in India. Also numerous desserts have been prepared using this fruit, which simply add to delicacies of all time. A smoothie made from bananas along with curd simply tastes fabulous. Besides that Rajles [wild form of Banana found in Vasai] is used by East Indian people as a coolant for insect bites and also in sweet dishes made from coconut milk and jaggery.
Banana plant has leaves of about 4 x 1 m which are used as biodegradable plates in south India, especially during wedding.
What are the medicinal uses of Bananas?
Bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. One banana has 76gm% of water, 10mg% of the vitamin C, 0.50gm% of the potassium, 20gm% of sugar and 1.2gm% of protein and 3gm%of the dietary fiber needed each day for good health. The vitamin C in bananas helps your body to heal and defend against infections. Vitamin C also is valuable in the absorption of iron, synthesis of connective tissue, and blood formation. High in iron, bananas can increase the production of hemoglobin in the blood and help in cases of anemia. Due to presence of fiber, bananas also ensure that the bowel functioning is normal and thus helps in clearing out constipation.
The good source of potassium from bananas is helpful for your body to maintain the fluid balance in blood and tissue cells as well as help in improving intellectual ability of an individual. Potassium is also an essential mineral for protein synthesis and the building of muscle because it stimulates nerve impulses for muscle contraction.
Research suggests that a diet high in potassium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke. Because bananas are sodium-free and very rich in potassium, they can be eaten as part of a diet to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium. According to research in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.
They also contain a rich supply of vitamin B6, providing 20% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of B6. Vitamin B6 is significant in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system. It also helps in protein metabolism, red blood cell formation and functioning of the central nervous system.B vitamins help in relieving stress of the nervous system as they send oxygen supply to the brain.
Bananas are great for athletic and fitness activity because they replenish necessary carbohydrates, glycogen and body fluids burned during exercise and gives much strength to an individual. Bananas contain more digestible carbohydrates than any other fruit. The advantage is that the body burns off calories from carbohydrates more quickly and easily than calories from protein or fat.
They are used against intestinal disorders and because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is one of the most important fruit that can be eaten in over-chronic ulcer cases as it is an antacid which neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation of the stomach. They are also used in patients suffering from heart-burns.
BRUNO LOPES is an MSc-2 student of T.N.Medical College and B.Y.L.Nair Charitable Hospital [MUMBAI UNIVERSITY] and likes to do research on Herbs and fruits and study their medicinal properties. He has graduated in Microbiology and Biochemistry[co-curricular honors in microbiology] from ST.XAVIERS COLLEGE, Mumbai [MUMBAI UNIVERSITY]. Currently he is researching on his dissertation topic, 'Role of Sodium potassium ATPase,Glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin in Diabetes mellitus' as a part of MSc-2.
His aim in life is to do something for betterment of mankind which he describes by a simple adage, which is,''Knowledge is education for oneself but wisdom for the sake of others'' His interests are Microbiology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Nutrition, Botany, Immunology, Virology and many more. He has a vast knowledege on scientific names of different plants and microbes ofcouse as he had graduated in Microbiology and Biochemistry.
There are Bananas of different colors such as:
Green [good for strength and impotency especially in males],
Yellow [edible fruit bananas],
Red [rich in carotene],
Baby yellow bananas; also known as pisang susa [which are known for their sweetness] and are edible when they ripe completely as the starch in it is converted to sugars such as sucrose, fructose and glucose. Raw bananas [green and 20-30 cm long] are also used for cooking and are even fried. Children love to eat fried chips made out of Bananas. Banana flowers [Known as Bond in Vasai] are also used for cooking, especially in India. Also numerous desserts have been prepared using this fruit, which simply add to delicacies of all time. A smoothie made from bananas along with curd simply tastes fabulous. Besides that Rajles [wild form of Banana found in Vasai] is used by East Indian people as a coolant for insect bites and also in sweet dishes made from coconut milk and jaggery.
Banana plant has leaves of about 4 x 1 m which are used as biodegradable plates in south India, especially during wedding.
What are the medicinal uses of Bananas?
Bananas are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. One banana has 76gm% of water, 10mg% of the vitamin C, 0.50gm% of the potassium, 20gm% of sugar and 1.2gm% of protein and 3gm%of the dietary fiber needed each day for good health. The vitamin C in bananas helps your body to heal and defend against infections. Vitamin C also is valuable in the absorption of iron, synthesis of connective tissue, and blood formation. High in iron, bananas can increase the production of hemoglobin in the blood and help in cases of anemia. Due to presence of fiber, bananas also ensure that the bowel functioning is normal and thus helps in clearing out constipation.
The good source of potassium from bananas is helpful for your body to maintain the fluid balance in blood and tissue cells as well as help in improving intellectual ability of an individual. Potassium is also an essential mineral for protein synthesis and the building of muscle because it stimulates nerve impulses for muscle contraction.
Research suggests that a diet high in potassium may reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke. Because bananas are sodium-free and very rich in potassium, they can be eaten as part of a diet to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium. According to research in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.
They also contain a rich supply of vitamin B6, providing 20% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of B6. Vitamin B6 is significant in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system. It also helps in protein metabolism, red blood cell formation and functioning of the central nervous system.B vitamins help in relieving stress of the nervous system as they send oxygen supply to the brain.
Bananas are great for athletic and fitness activity because they replenish necessary carbohydrates, glycogen and body fluids burned during exercise and gives much strength to an individual. Bananas contain more digestible carbohydrates than any other fruit. The advantage is that the body burns off calories from carbohydrates more quickly and easily than calories from protein or fat.
They are used against intestinal disorders and because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is one of the most important fruit that can be eaten in over-chronic ulcer cases as it is an antacid which neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation of the stomach. They are also used in patients suffering from heart-burns.
BRUNO LOPES is an MSc-2 student of T.N.Medical College and B.Y.L.Nair Charitable Hospital [MUMBAI UNIVERSITY] and likes to do research on Herbs and fruits and study their medicinal properties. He has graduated in Microbiology and Biochemistry[co-curricular honors in microbiology] from ST.XAVIERS COLLEGE, Mumbai [MUMBAI UNIVERSITY]. Currently he is researching on his dissertation topic, 'Role of Sodium potassium ATPase,Glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin in Diabetes mellitus' as a part of MSc-2.
His aim in life is to do something for betterment of mankind which he describes by a simple adage, which is,''Knowledge is education for oneself but wisdom for the sake of others'' His interests are Microbiology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Nutrition, Botany, Immunology, Virology and many more. He has a vast knowledege on scientific names of different plants and microbes ofcouse as he had graduated in Microbiology and Biochemistry.
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