Description

BUY UNRIPE PLANTAIN

Botanical /Name:

Musa paradisiaca L.

Common Name:

Green Plantain

Commonly found region:

Africa

Description – Buy unripe plantain

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Unripe plantain is a good source of Potassium, dietary fiber and vitamin A and C and can be used to make Plantain porridge with spices and variety of seafood

Green plantain are distinguished by their age. They are simply the younger immature stage of the fruit. Their peel is thick and they have a very firm and starchy textured, lean flavored flesh due to their very low sugar content.

As plantains ripens, they develop a sweet taste and their colour changes from green to yellow to black.

Nutrition Profile

Health Importance 

1. Aids digestive system
2. Used in weight management
3. Helps boost immune system
4. Good for the heart

Possible uses in Food Preparation 

• In drinks and juice
• Can be boiled and eaten with vegetable
• Used in making snacks e.g. plantain chips.