Banana

Banana.

Banana — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

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Bananas are a versatile, naturally sweet fruit with a creamy, dense texture that makes them perfect for baking, blending, or eating fresh. Their flavor deepens and sweetens as they ripen, transitioning from slightly starchy to rich and caramel-like. They act as an excellent natural binder and sweetener in vegan desserts and smoothies.

Gluten-freeMediterraneanPaleoVeganVegetarian

Processing States

Minerals per 100g

Calcium5 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Magnesium27 mg
Phosphorus22 mg
Potassium358 mg
Sodium1 mg
Zinc0.2 mg

Vitamins per 100g

Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C8.7 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.1 mg
Vitamin K0.5 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.7 mg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg

Culinary Profile

Sweetness
8
Acidity
3
Bitterness
1
Umami
1
Aroma
7
TextureCreamy, dense, and soft

Food Properties

Glycemic Index51
Glycemic Load11
pH4.8
Water Activity1

Kitchen Measures

1 Cup
1 Tablespoon
1 Teaspoon
Density1 g/ml
Season
all year

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