Burro Bananas

Author: Janet Hudson Status: published Published: Mar 27,2010 license cc-by tags: thankyou, Burrobanana, 0   Share on Facebook Share on Twitter

A rich vivid dark green and chubbier than a common banana, the ripe burro banana turns a deep yellow and has characteristic black spots. The creamy white to yellowish flesh is soft on the outside and has a slightly crisp texture in the center. This special banana variety offers a mildly sweet flavor with subtle lemon overtones. Quicker to ripen than common bananas, always allow this almost square-shaped banana to become fully ripe before eating. A dual-purpose variety, enjoy fresh when fully ripe or use green like a plantain.
Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and potassium. Low in fat and sodium, this fruit is cholesterol-free and a source of fiber. An average-sized banana has about 95 calories. Some medications for controlling blood pressure deplete the body's storage of potassium. One banana each day restores the balance of potassium.

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