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Green Banana

Musa acuminata / Musa balbisiana Allergen-Free
Green Banana

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Musaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Caribbean, Latin American, West African
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Banana fruit

Was ist Green Banana?

Unripe, firm bananas, primarily used as a vegetable in savory dishes due to their starchy, non-sweet profile.

"Unlike ripe bananas, green bananas are not sweet and behave much like potatoes, offering a firm texture perfect for boiling, frying, or mashing."

Wie schmeckt Green Banana?

Starchy, earthy, mildly bitter (raw), neutral (cooked)

Taste
Starchy, earthy, slightly astringent, not sweet
Texture
Firm, dense, floury, starchy
Aroma
Faintly grassy, not distinctly fruity
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Ethylene Sensitivity

Low (slow to ripen)

Fiber Content

High (resistant starch)

Starch Content

Up to 80% (dry weight)

Nährwertangaben

Per 1 medium banana (120g)
Calories89 kcal
Total Fat0.3 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.1 g
Total Carbohydrate23 g
Dietary Fiber2.6 g
Total Sugars12 g
Calcium5 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium358 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

Boil green bananas unpeeled for 10-15 minutes to make them easier to peel before further preparation. They also prevent browning if kept in cold water after peeling.

Green Banana Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Green Banana ist Plantain, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Very similar starchy, non-sweet profile; requires cooking. Best for savory dishes.

Ersatz für Green Banana mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Plantain Am besten 1:1 Very similar starchy, non-sweet profile; requires cooking. Best for savory dishes.
Potato 1:1 Starchy, neutral flavor; good for boiling, mashing, or frying. Texture match.
Yucca/Cassava 1:1 Dense, starchy root vegetable; needs cooking. Flavor match in savory stews.
Taro Root 1:1 Earthy, starchy flavor and texture; good for thickening or frying.

Wie man Green Banana auswählt & lagert

Choose firm, bright green bananas without any yellowing or soft spots.

Womit passt Green Banana gut zusammen?

  • Stews
  • soups
  • chips
  • boiled sides
  • fritters
  • curries.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Green Banana?

Starchy, earthy, mildly bitter (raw), neutral (cooked) Faintly grassy, not distinctly fruity

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Green Banana?

Der beste Ersatz ist Plantain (1:1). Very similar starchy, non-sweet profile; requires cooking. Best for savory dishes.

Wie wählt und lagert man Green Banana?

Choose firm, bright green bananas without any yellowing or soft spots.

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