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PLU 4678


Banana (Yellow Long)

"The perfect on-the-go snack"

Sweet and elongated fruit, rich in potassium and vitamins, belonging to the berry family and a staple food globally, known for its bright yellow peel

Also known as

Long banana, yellow banana

Botanical name

Capsicum

Banana (Yellow Long) illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4678

4-digit conventional code

Category

Vegetables

Peppers (Capsicums)All Sizes

Origin

Southeast Asia, now cultivated globally

Temperature

13-14°C (55-57°F)

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Status

Approved

About Banana (Yellow Long)

Has a soft and edible skin, often consumed raw or cooked, which provides essential nutrients and health benefits

Nutrition Information

The given information seems incorrect as bananas are actually a type of fruit, not a vegetable, and their botanical name is Musa acuminata, not Capsicum spp. which refers to peppers.

Here are the correct nutrition facts for bananas:

Bananas are a rich source of several essential nutrients, they provide energy, vitamins and minerals. One medium-sized banana, approximately 100g, typically contains:

  • Energy: 89 kcal

  • Protein: 1.3g

  • Fat: 0.3g

  • Carbohydrates: 22.8g

  • Fiber: 2.6g

  • Sugar: 14.4g

  • Sodium: 1mg

  • Potassium: 422mg

  • Vitamin C: 10.2mg

  • Vitamin B6: 0.4mg

Storage & Handling

Cool and humid storage conditions are essential to maintain green color and freshness of yellow long bananas

Temperature

13-14°C (55-57°F)

Humidity

85-90%

Packaging

Breathable bags, ventilated boxes, or modified atmosphere packaging

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Storage Notes: Bananas should not be stored near ethylene-producing fruits to slow down ripening process

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4678Banana (Yellow Long)CapsicumAll SizesVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)

Details

Commodity Keypeppers-capsicums
VarietyBanana (Yellow Long)
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedMay 2026

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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