Facts About Bananas: Growth, Harvesting, and Nutrition
"Discover interesting facts about bananas, from how they grow in tropical regions to the artificial ripening process. Learn about their nutritional benefits including potassium, calcium, and carbohydrates. Explore the world of bananas at Chef Lucy's Fresh Fruits and Vegetables!"
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Chef Lucys Fresh Fruits and Vegetables http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbISgA7sgzsobA3dONdBxL_xkwDKfuG4HQmnMcTS8gwrRzMS55 BANANAS
BANANAS http://s4.hubimg.com/u/1816615_f520.jpg?width=250 http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ04zhFzLKrZLau_sb7-JFcFakVsqJXKXenWA1O-ZCTxy1rSKj2 Bananas grow in humid, tropical regions The banana plant needs 10 to 15 months of frost-free conditions to produce a flower stalk that develops into bananas Bananas don't grow bent, they grow curving upwards Bananas are the fourth largest fruit crop of the world
BANANAS Picked green, bananas are transported around the world Upon arrival, bananas ripen in special rooms filled with ethylene gas to make them ripen. The vivid yellow color normally associated with supermarket bananas is a side effect of the artificial ripening process
BANANAS - Nutrition http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQPH-zPl4xtJL6BEo7on90P90FoD2TbTdi7Pu4Qonic9V8ZJY14FQ Potassium - important for regulating blood pressure Calcium - necessary for the upkeep of strong bones and teeth Carbohydrate - makes for an easily digestible source of energy
Chef Lucys Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BANANAS
