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Hawaiian Plantain
"The starchy cousin of the banana"
Hawaiian Plantain is a type of starchy fruit that belongs to the banana family. It has a thick, green skin and firm, starchy flesh that is often cooked before eating. Native to Southeast Asia, it was introduced to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers and has become a staple crop in Hawaiian cuisine.
Also known as
Cooking Banana, Green Banana
Botanical name
Musa
Product Details
PLU Code
93287
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Bananas › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia, now commonly grown in Hawaii, USA
Temperature
9 to 12°C (48 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Hawaiian Plantain
Hawaiian Plantains are rich in potassium, vitamins C and B6, and fiber. They are a versatile fruit that can be boiled, baked, mashed, or fried and are often served as a side dish in traditional Hawaiian cuisine.
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized Hawaiian plantain, approximately 100 grams, contains the following nutrition facts: energy 519 kilojoules, protein 1.3 grams, carbohydrate 31.2 grams, dietary fiber 2.6 grams, total fat 0.2 grams, vitamin C 18.4 milligrams, potassium 422 milligrams, magnesium 27 milligrams, manganese 0.3 milligrams, vitamin B6 0.5 milligrams, and folate 20 micrograms.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for green (unripe) plantains (cooking bananas). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
9 to 12°C (48 to 54°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or containers, wrapped individually in paper or foam
Storage Notes: Plantains are more prone than bananas to premature ripening during transit and storage. 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) plantains (cooking 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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