REASONS WHY YOU MUST ADD PLANTAIN TO MOST OF YOUR MEALS.....
When it comes to fruit, it’s usually easy to decipher exactly which fruit is which simply by sight.
It’s literally an exercise in comparing apples to oranges.
It’s literally an exercise in comparing apples to oranges.
But that’s not always the case. Take, for instance, plantain. At first glance, it’s just as easy to confuse a plantain with a banana, and for good reason. Not only are plantains a close relative of bananas, but the nutrition of this tropical fruit has many of the same qualities as ogede (plantain)
nutrition.
How so? Well, studies show both bananas and plantains help boost the immune system, regulate digestion and are potassium rich. But the benefits of plantains don’t stop there, which is why you can’t go wrong with this banana doppelgänger.
Plus, if you haven’t eaten cooked plantains yet, you’re in for a major treat. African countries already know this, as plantains and bananas provide more than 25 percent (!) of food energy requirements for about 70 million people.
What Are Plantains?
As I mentioned, plantains are a close relative of the banana and tend to be mistaken for them. But in one of the 120 countries that grow much of the world’s supply of plantains — people know the distinction between the two. That’s because plantains are starchier, contain less sugar than bananas and are much more versatile as a cooking ingredient. Also, unlike bananas, plantains are typically cooked before eating.
Plantain trees grow best in moisture-rich, tropical climates. The tree flowers develop into a bunch, which holds about five to 10 fruits. Plantains don’t have a growing season and are, therefore, available year-round. This makes them a very valuable, reliable food source for developing countries.
Only 15 percent of global production is used in trade; the rest is consumed domestically in the countries where they’re grown — and they’re grown all over the world. In fact, plantains are the 10th most important staple food feeding the world today.
Despite their popularity in other countries, plantains are not as common in Nigeria., The plantain is nutrient-filled fruit that provides many vitamins and minerals, and it can be a great substitute for rice or potatoes
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