Fresh Green Cooking Bananas 40 lb.

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Create deliciously authentic Caribbean recipes with these fresh green cooking bananas! Sometimes referred to as cookers, guineos verdes, or Caribbean figs, green bananas are a staple ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American cooking. This product consists of unripe Cavendish-type bananas that are specially harvested, stored, and shipped to resist ripening. Compared to ripe yellow bananas, these green bananas have a firmer, more starchy texture and a flavor profile lacking sweetness that's mild, yet hearty and savory. They're a great source of dietary fiber and protein, as well as essential nutrients like vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium, making them a nutritious addition to your menu! This bulk 40 lb. supply of green cooking bananas will keep your establishment well stocked with this specialty ingredient.

Thanks to their high starch content, green bananas make an excellent substitute for plantains in many recipes, and can even be used similar to potatoes in many applications. Green bananas are commonly made into a healthy and hearty porridge, or boiled with their skins on, then peeled, and served alongside main dishes like fish or pork or included in soups. They can be halved and fried, or even mashed to create delicious side dishes. Try thinly slicing a green banana and frying the slices until crispy to create snackable green banana chips! You can even cube green bananas and use them to create a green banana salad, similar in taste and texture to potato salad. No matter how you choose to use them, these green cooking bananas are sure to help your menu stand out from the competition! When storing your green bananas, keep them as close to 56 degrees Fahrenheit as possible, but not under, and use them as soon as possible to prevent ripening. Keep them separated from other ripening bananas and other ethylene-producing fruit to prevent ripening.