Banana is considered as a unique fruit variety,mostly growing in tropical regions and liked by most of the people for its affordable availability and nutrient values.High fiber content and full of vitamins and minerals in banana,considered as one of the best food for humans all time, It supports digestion,retains water level in the human body, and the soluble fiber helps in weight loss.
Vitamins C,B6, along with a small amount Vitamin A present in Banana helps to perform bodily functions and prevents us from diseases.Rich source of Potassium regulates metabolism and nervous system in our body. Sufficient amount of magnesium and dietary fiber increases the energy level and supports digestion. Other essentials such as Protein, Manganese, Iron, Riboflavin and Niacin also present in Banana helps a lot in human health
Types of Bananas in India are
Alpon
Basrai
Champa,
Chakrakeli
Chini Champa,
Dwarf Cavendish,
Gandevi
Giant Governor,
Harichal (Lokhandi)
Karpuravalli
Monthan
Nendran
Palayankodan (Poovan)
Rasthali,
Robusta, and other varieties
ADVANTAGES
Banana can be a taken as raw or by using it as an essential ingredient in most of the foods all over the world
Banana is available in all seasons exactly throughout the year
Price is also very low while comparing with other fruits
Easy to preserve,we can keep it in a room temperature for long
NOTE: Some merchants use Ethylene,Carbide to ripe bananas soon and it also helps to retain bananas as long in the shops. Already during growth they use lots of chemicals in the form of synthetic fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.Better we plant banana or buy it from a neighbor giving organic bananas is the only way to get natural Banana