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Banana Facts

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Banana facts and general information about bananas.




Bananas are Available:

Bananas are available year round.

How do Bananas Grow:

Bananas grow on a giant plant that looks like a tree but it is not a tree. The plant flowers and as each leaf of the bud opens it reveals a double row of flowers. These flowers become individual bananas. Each row has 15 or more fingers (bananas) and that makes up a “hand.” Each stem develops 7-10 hands of bananas. They are picked when they are green and shipped all over the world.

What to Look for When Buying Bananas:

Pick bright yellow bananas without bruises. Some people prefer their bananas greener than others and some darker so it is a matter of preference. Darker and brown bananas make the best banana bread.

Banana Storage Tips:

Store bananas on the counter.

How to Cook Bananas:

Eat as is. They can also be grilled and baked. You can freeze bananas if they are overripe. Freeze whole and use for breads or muffins when baking.

Recipe: Banana Bread

1 ½ Cups sugar
¾ Cup shortening
4 eggs
4 mashed bananas
½ teaspoon soda
3 ½ Cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Cup walnuts (optional)
Mash bananas and add soda. In a separate bowl cream sugar, shortening, add eggs 1 at a time, add salt, and vanilla. Then flour. Stir in banana mixture and fold in nuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.

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