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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 spp.

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)Capsicum spp.All SizesVegetablesPeppers (Capsicums)

Details

Commodity Keypeppers-capsicums
VarietyBanana (Yellow Long)
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

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

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