14 types of banana you should know and try

Bananas, one of the most popular fruits, are botanically classified as a berry and are a product of large flowering plants under the genus of the Musa. As all know, there are so many different types in banana. They are a great source of: B Vitamins, Potassium, Vitamin C as well as Magnesium. Here, we are going to learn about where the banana is grown, Benefits and facts of Banana and finally 14 different types of bananas. In addition, you can buy the banana and banana products like Banana chips, Banana Juice at our Indian supermarket Zurich/ Indian supermarket/ Indian shop Geneva.

Where are bananas grown?

If you’re not so lucky enough to live in a banana-growing climate, no worries you can order a variety of bananas and banana product at our local store. In addition we have banana products too. As a tropical fruit, the banana plant grows in the southern hemisphere, although the banana industry does extend to countries further north where temperatures are sufficiently high. Globally, banana producers grow over 110 million tons of the fruit each year.

The plantains are a staple in many parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia though, India is one of the biggest country in banana production.

Incredible benefits and facts about bananas

Bananas have a neutral flavor. They can be eaten raw when ripe though, the raw and ripped bananas are usually roasted, boiled, or fried they have a softer texture when cooked.

Bananas are classified as either dessert bananas, which are sweet and eaten raw, or cooking bananas, which are starchy and similar to potatoes.

Minerals in a Banana (7 inches)

• Potassium: 422 milligrams (mg)
• Magnesium: 32mg
• Calcium: 6mg
• Iron: 0.31mg
• Zinc: 0.18mg

Vitamins in a Banana (7 inches)

• Vitamin-C: 10.3mg
• Vitamin-A: 76 international units (IU)
• Vitamin-B6: 0.43mg
• Vitamin-E: 0.12mg
• Niacin: 0.79mg

A banana can make a great post-workout snack because it contains potassium, magnesium, and carbohydrates. They contain natural flavonoids, which also act as antioxidants to reduce swelling, irritation, and inflammation.

The carbohydrates in bananas are easy to digest and also are filled with nutrients that promote gut health. Diarrhea can lead to a loss of water and electrolytes, such as potassium. Bananas can replace these nutrients as well as they are 74 percent water, which can help reverse the dehydration caused by excessive alcohol drinking.

14 different types of bananas

Dessert bananas

1. Cavendish Banana
2. Gros Michel Banana
3. Lady Finger Banana
4. Blue Java Banana
5. Manzano. Or Apple bananas
6. Red bananas 
7. Goldfinger banana 
8. Mysore Banana 
9. Praying Hands Banana

Cooking Bananas

10. Orinoco or Burro Banana
11. Bluggoe Banana 
12. Fehi Banana
13. Macho plantain Banana 
14. Rhino Horn Banana

You can buy in person and order and get from home also at our tapioca hidratada/ Indian grocery Switzerland/ buy Indian grocery online/ gari du togo.