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Banana: Nutrition . Selection . Storage

Nutrition information for bananas and tips on how to
select, store and prepare them.
 

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Banana trees are not trees. The banana plant is a giant herb. 
 

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How to Select
Choose bananas with slight green on stem and tip. They should be firm, without bruises.
Ripens after harvest.

 
How to Store
Store unripe bananas at room temperature. Store ripe bananas in refrigerator for up to two weeks; skin may turn black.
 
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; good source of fiber; good source of vitamin C;
good source of potassium.

 
 
 
 

Fruit and Vegetable Database: Banana Nutrition, Storage, Selection, Preparation: Fruits & Veggies More Matters.org

 

Nutrition Facts Label for Banana: Fruits & Veggies More Matters.org
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