Organic
Banana
"Nature's perfect snack"
A long, curved fruit with a bright yellow skin, tender flesh and creamy texture, known for being a good source of potassium.
Also known as
Plantain, Berangena, Kela
Botanical name
Musa
Product Details
PLU Code
94011
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Bananas › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia and tropical Africa
Temperature
13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Banana
One of the original fruits, it is widely cultivated and consumed globally. Most commercial bananas are of the Cavendish variety.
Nutrition Information
Bananas are a rich source of essential nutrients, they are low in calories and high in nutrients. One medium-sized banana weighing approximately 100g contains 51 calories, 89% water, 0.3g protein, 0.4g fat, 14.4g carbohydrates, and 2.6g dietary fiber.
Bananas are also a good source of several B vitamins, such as folate, riboflavin, and vitamin B6, vitamin C, and minerals like potassium, manganese, and copper, although in small amounts.
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
Well-ventilated containers to prevent ethylene buildup
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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PLU Reference
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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