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Origin
The Banana originated in South East Asia and was taken in early times to the Pacific Islands and Africa.
Growing Conditions Required
Bananas require tropical conditions to grow. Latin America is the biggest banana export region. Parts of Africa and the Caribbean also export to Europe.
Handling Requirements
Store at 14ºC
Irish Season
Bananas are not commercially grown in Ireland due to our temperate climate. However Keelings do ripen bananas in their temperature controlled ripening plants
Eating Experience
A banana is soft fleshed with a moist texture and can taste great eaten fresh or in a sandwich or as an ingredient in a cake.
The Healthy Option
Bananas are packed with nourishment - particularly potassium, zinc, iron, folic acid, calcium and vitamin B6. The banana is one of natures most superb Fast Foods.
Interesting Fact
The young banana fingers start off growing straight in a downward direction. The end of the banana has a flower on it and this tries to grow towards the sun. In doing so it bends the banana, making it curve as it grows.
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