What's inside?
Plantain provides carbohydrate and fibre. Green plantain is starchier; ripe plantain becomes sweeter as it matures.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCE
Plantain
A staple world-produce favourite that works beautifully fried, baked or boiled.
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Key vitamins
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin A
Key minerals
- Potassium
- Magnesium
Storage
Ripen at room temperature. Choose greener fruit for savoury cooking and darker, ripe fruit for sweeter dishes.
Ideas & recipes
Fried ripe plantain
Slice ripe plantain and cook until caramelised and golden.
VIEW RECIPE →Baked plantain
Bake until soft and serve alongside beans, rice or a savoury main.
VIEW RECIPE →Nutritional information is general food information, not medical advice. Exact nutrient values vary by product and serving size.