Banana

Discover The World Of Banana

Discover the incredible benefits of bananas—nature’s perfect snack, loved for their creamy texture and natural sweetness. Originating from Southeast Asia, bananas are now enjoyed worldwide for their convenience and nutrition.

How to grow Banana

Despite common belief, bananas don’t grow on trees but rather on plants, as they are in fact a giant herb! With the right care and attention, it takes a year for the baby plant to grow into a 3-6 metre-high banana plant. When the plant blossoms, the bananas appear. They start as tiny straight, thin fingers, but as they grow, they fill out and turn upwards, seeking out the sun, and start curving to take on their distinctive smiley shape!

Keeping them safe

A special cover is wrapped around the fruit to protect it from wind and insects. Done properly, this creates a perfect micro-climate to help the fruit grow and stay in top quality condition. It also helps to avoid friction damage by leaves and aids in fruit development.

Harvesting

Bananas are harvested when they are green. Each plant produces a single large stem carrying 100-200 bananas. Expert cutters select the fruit according to maturity, quality and thickness. Each stem is lowered gently onto the padded shoulder of a porter, who carries it a short distance to a cableway. A foam cushion is inserted between the “hands” to protect the fruit. Banana production is still very much a people business, as machines might damage the delicate fruit.

Inspected with care

The careful treatment of bananas is enormously important throughout the whole banana journey. Once the bunch is cut from the plant, a race against times begins as the bio-chemical process of the banana starts. Despite the need for speed, bananas must be handled with great care. Even the slightest pressure can cause brown, unsightly spots on the sensitive peel. In the packing house, thorough quality controls take place. Parameters like size, grade and peel damages are controlled

Homeward Bound

Most of the time the fruit is delivered to the retailers a little bit under ripe, so that it will be just perfect when it reaches your home. Retailers can specify a particular shade of yellow based upon a Kemps colour chart. We can even do a mix of green and yellow fruit – some to eat now and some to eat later.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Bananas are a nutritious and convenient snack that offers several health benefits.

High in Potassium: Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, support heart health, and maintain proper muscle function.
Energy Boost: Rich in natural sugars and carbohydrates, bananas provide a quick and sustained energy boost, making them an ideal snack for athletes and busy individuals.
Good Source of Vitamins: Bananas contain essential vitamins such as vitamin C, which supports immune health, and vitamin B6, which is crucial for brain function and metabolism.
Aids Digestion: The dietary fiber in bananas helps promote healthy digestion, prevents constipation, and supports regular bowel movements.
Contains Antioxidants: Bananas are rich in antioxidants like dopamine and catechins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.

Incorporating bananas into your diet can provide these nutritional benefits while adding a delicious and versatile fruit to your meals and snacks.