Organic
Banana
"Nature's energy-rich snack."
A sweet and curved edible fruit, often yellow when ripe, widely cultivated and consumed across the globe.
Also known as
Plantain, Cavendish, Gros Michel
Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Product Details
PLU Code
94757
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Squash › All Sizes
Origin
Southeast Asia
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Status
Approved
About Banana
Bananas are nutrient-rich and provide several essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including potassium, vitamins C and B6.
Nutrition Information
Banana is actually a type of fruit, not a vegetable. Here are the nutrition facts for bananas:
The botanical name of the common banana is Musa acuminata, not C.maxima. C.maxima is the botanical name of a type of squash.
Per 100 grams of banana, you can expect the following nutritional content:
energy 89 kilocalories
carbohydrates 22.8 grams
fiber 2.6 grams
sugar 12.2 grams
protein 1.3 grams
fat 0.3 grams
sodium 1 milligram
potassium 422 milligrams
vitamin C 8.7 milligrams
vitamin B6 0.4 milligrams
vitamin A 10 micrograms
magnesium 27 milligrams
iron 0.3 milligrams
folate 6.5 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10 to 13°C (50 to 55°F)
Humidity
50-70%
Packaging
Breathable bags or boxes for good ventilation
Shelf Life
2-3 months
Storage Notes: Keep humidity moderate and the fruit surface dry with good air circulation, because higher humidity promotes decay while lower humidity causes weight loss and texture deterioration. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 514-517.
Applies to: pumpkins and winter squashes, most cultivars (including tropical pumpkin/calabaza).
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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