Banana - Apple / Manzano
Country of Origin: Southern Asia
Average Weight: 45 Grams
Introduction
Apple Banana – Manzano is a hybrid banana cultivar from the Philippines and it is considered to be one of the most common banana cultivars in Southeast Asia and the Philippines. In terms of their size, apple bananas are short in length 10-14 cm, and chubby. They are yellow when immature while when they are fully ripe they turn black. The apple banana plant can typically reach a height of 10 to 13 feet.
History
Bananas are native to Southern parts of Asia and in particular in India, Southern China, and Southeast China. Different cultivars also have been created in both tropical and subtropical regions. In the case of the apple banana, it is difficult to trace its origins, but it is believed that the cultivar originated from the Philippines.
Regions
Today Apple bananas can be found growing in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia in Malaysia and the Philippines, Hawaii, Mexico, Honduras, the Caribbean, and areas of South America, sold fresh at local markets. When exported into other countries, the fruits are primarily found fresh through Asian and Latin American stores and specialty grocers.
Flavours & Texture
It has a delicious, sweet taste with a hint of apple and strawberry. In terms of the texture, when they are unripe they are hard and have an astringent taste whereas fully ripened bananas are soft and have a sweeter taste.
Preparation
You can have it raw, in a fruit salad, in your smoothies or you can make juice.
Nutritional Value
Bananas are a rich source of carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
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Calories per 100 g |
89 kcal |
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Fat |
0.3 g |
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Carbohydrates |
23 g |
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Fiber |
2.6 g |
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Protein |
1.1 g |
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Iron |
1.4 % of the RDI |
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Potassium |
10 % of the RDI |
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Vitamin C |
15 % of the RDI |
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Vitamin A |
1.3 % of the RDI |
SHIPPING
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RETURNS
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That said, we want every customer to be happy so we do offer vouchers, refunds and replacements at our sole discretion if your fruit has arrived inedible. If you would like to report an item which has become damaged or perished during transit, please:- We are not responsible for products that spoil if there is not someone to receive your delivery on the date that you request it, full tracking is provided and can be requested anytime after dispatch.
