Banana

Thai Name: KLUI-HOM

Common name: BANANA

Scientific name: MUSA SAPIENTUM LINN.

Remark: FOOD VALUE CULTIVATED BANANA COOKE 100 GRAMS TO 100 KILO CALORIES OF ENERGY INCLUDE PROTEIN 1.2 FAT 0.3 G CARBPJUDRATE 26.1 G.

Season availability: YEAR ROUND

Peak Period: AUG-NOV

Colour: SMOKY YELLOW SKIN.WHITE STICKY FLESH

Taste: SWEET

Weight: APPROXIMATELY 100 G/FRUIT , SKIN OF MODERATE THICK

Nutrition remark: GOOD SOURCE OF ENERGY AND RICH OF VITAMINS A,C,B6 AND POTASSIUM ( RECOMMENED FOR PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)

Preparation and eating:

- EATEN FRESH.
- ADDED IN FRUIT SALAD AND DESSERTS.
- MAKE PIE, CAKES AND BLENDER DRINKS.