Banana
"Nature's perfect snack"
A long, curved fruit with a yellow skin that is easy to peel, bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally. They have a soft, creamy interior and sweet taste, making them a popular choice for snacking, baking, and smoothies.
Also known as
Musa, Cavendish, Gros Michel
Botanical name
Musa
Product Details
PLU Code
4186
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Bananas › Small
Origin
Southeast Asia, specifically the tropical regions of India, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Temperature
13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Banana
Bananas are a rich source of potassium, vitamins, and minerals. They are grown in over 130 countries, and are a staple food for millions of people around the world. Bananas are highly perishable and require careful handling, storage, and transportation to maintain their quality.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for bananas are as follows:
one medium-sized banana typically weighing around 100 grams provides approximately 105 calories, 26.9 grams of carbohydrates, 2.6 grams of dietary fiber, 14.4 grams of sugars, 1.3 grams of protein, 7 milligrams of calcium, 0.5 milligrams of iron, 422 milligrams of potassium, 8 milligrams of magnesium, and 10 milligrams of vitamin C. Bananas are also a moderate source of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, and E, along with a small amount of healthy fats.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for green (unripe) bananas. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable polybags or cartons
Storage Notes: Do not hold bananas in refrigerated displays, which are normally below their minimum safe temperature; even ripe fruit can be chill-injured. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 224-229.
Applies to: green (unripe) bananas.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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