Fresh Green Plantains 50 lb.

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Add quality and diversity to your menu with these fresh green plantains! Plantains are a variety of banana, but are recognized as a distinct variety because they are traditionally eaten as both a fruit and a vegetable. These green plantains are harvested at fully maturity and ready to use for cooking! They have a firm, starchy texture and an astringent taste with vegetal, grassy, herbal notes. After they have been cooked these green plantains will offer a texture similar to starchy root vegetables like potato, taro, and yuca. In addition to their great flavor and versatile application, these plantains are also great for you! Like bananas, they're high in potassium, and they're also loaded with dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, and magnesium, making them a great option for getting your daily nutrition. This bulk supply of 50 lb. of green plantains will keep your establishment well stocked with this specialty ingredient!

Though plantains originated in Southeast Asia, they're now grown all over the world and have become an important staple food in regions like the Caribbean, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. These green plantains should be fully cooked or processed before they're eaten. Not only does cooking tenderize the flesh of the fruit, it also breaks down the tough skin and makes them easier to peel. Try boiling and mashing these green plantains to create traditional dishes like West African fufu or Puerto Rican mofongo, or slice and fry them to create Latin American tostones! They make a delicious addition to rich stews and hearty curries, or you can slice them thin and fry them to create deliciously snackable plantain chips. Green plantains pair well with onion, garlic, chile peppers, black beans, shrimp, pork, and poultry - try experimenting with these flavors to create your own delicious plantain dishes! No matter how you choose to use them, these green plantains are sure to set your menu apart from the competition. When storing your plantains, keep them somewhere cool, dry, and well-ventilated. To prevent ripening, do not store near ripe or ripening bananas.