Nutrition and research
Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6, soluble fiber, and contain moderate amounts of vitamin C, manganese and potassium.
Along with other fruits and vegetables, consumption of bananas may be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer and in women, breast cancer andrenal cell carcinoma
Banana ingestion may affect dopamine production in people deficient in the amino acid tyrosine, a dopamine precursor present in bananas.
In India, juice is extracted from the corm and used as a home remedy for jaundice, sometimes with the addition of honey, and for kidney stones.
Individuals with a latex allergy may experience a reaction to bananas.
Flower
Banana hearts are used as a vegetable in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, either raw or steamed with dips or cooked in soups, curries and fried foods. The flavor resembles that ofartichoke. As with artichokes, both the fleshy part of the bracts and the heart are edible.
The maroon colored vegetables are the Banana hearts (flowers)
Leaves
Banana leaves are large, flexible, and waterproof. They are often used as ecologically friendly disposable food containers or as "plates" in South Asia and several Southeast Asian countries. Especially in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala in every occasion the food must be served in a banana leaf and as a part of the food a banana is served. Steamed with dishes they impart a subtle sweet flavor. They often serve as a wrapping for grilling food. The leaves contain the juices, protect food from burning and add a subtle flavor
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 371 kJ (89 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 22.84 g |
| - Sugars | 12.23 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.33 g |
| Protein | 1.09 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 3 μg (0%) |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.031 mg (3%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.073 mg (6%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 0.665 mg (4%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.334 mg (7%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg (31%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 20 μg (5%) |
| Choline | 9.8 mg (2%) |
| Vitamin C | 8.7 mg (10%) |
| Calcium | 5 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 0.26 mg (2%) |
| Magnesium | 27 mg (8%) |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg (14%) |
| Phosphorus | 22 mg (3%) |
| Potassium | 358 mg (8%) |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg (2%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database | |
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