Imported Banana (Uni)

Description

Imported Banana

It grows on the banana tree (which isn't a tree, but a plant), with each branch producing about 10 bunches, each containing 12 bananas. These are picked while still green and allowed to ripen off the plant.

It has a high carbohydrate content (around 22g of carbohydrates per 100g).

It contains good levels of potassium, which helps regulate water levels in the body.

It is rich in vitamins, namely A, C, E, and B complex (B1, B2, B6 and B9).

It is a source of fiber.

It has essential minerals such as magnesium, calcium, selenium, zinc and iron.

Health Benefits

• Protect the heart;
• Because it is a fruit rich in potassium, bananas help lower blood pressure, thus protecting against heart disease and strokes;
• Decrease appetite;
• Because it contains high levels of fiber, bananas are filling, which helps balance appetite levels;
• Avoid cramps;
• In addition to potassium, this fruit is also rich in magnesium, both essential for preventing cramps;
• Protect vision;
• Because it contains vitamin A, another benefit of bananas is related to eye health: it protects them while improving night vision;
• Prevent anemia;
• Its composition includes iron, a mineral that makes bananas an ally in preventing anemia;
• Ally of the nervous system;
• By containing B vitamins, bananas can help calm the nervous system.

Nutritional Declaration 

(Per 100g):

• Energy 104 KCal
• Water 72.1 g
• Protein 1.6 g
• Lipids 0.4 g
• Carbohydrates 21.8 g
• Fiber 3.1 g
• Vitamin B6 0.29 mg
• Magnesium 28 mg
• Potassium 430 mg
• Calcium 8 mg
• Folic Acid 14 µg

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Name 

Imported Banana

Conditions of Conservation and/or Use 

Dry and cool place.

Origin 

Costa Rica

Credits: medis

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