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Red banana
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 112 kcal —
- Protein 1.3 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 25 g 9%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Fibre 2 g 7%
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Questions about Red banana
How can you tell when a red banana is ripe?
The peel turns deep red or maroon and gives slightly when pressed; the fruit should smell sweet. A few dark marks on the peel are normal, but avoid fruit that is leaking or mouldy.
Do you peel a red banana differently from a yellow banana?
No: snap or cut off the end and peel it from the stem. If the peel clings to firm fruit, score it lengthways with a small knife.
How should you store red bananas?
Leave unripe red bananas at room temperature until they soften. Once ripe, refrigerate them to slow further ripening; the peel may darken, while the flesh can still be good.
Can you cook red bananas, or are they only eaten raw?
They are good raw, but also work sliced into porridge, pancakes and cakes. For a quick warm dessert, fry thick slices in a little butter over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and soft.
What goes well with red banana?
Its sweet, aromatic flesh pairs well with yoghurt, oats, peanut butter and coconut. Blend it into a smoothie or serve it with rice pudding; a squeeze of lime balances its sweetness.
Can you use a red banana instead of a regular banana in baking?
Yes. Mash it and use the same amount as regular banana in banana bread, muffins or pancakes; very ripe fruit is easiest to mash and gives the strongest sweetness.
Source: IFCT (India) E011 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
