Bananas contain about 74% water, 23% carbohydrate, 1% protein, and 0.5% fat. A 4-ounce banana without the peel is a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, and fiber. Ripe fruits can be pulped for puree for use in a variety of products including ice cream, yogurt, cake, bread, nectar, and baby food. Ripe bananas can be dried and eaten, or sliced, canned with syrup, and used in bakery products, fruit salads, and toppings. Green (unripened) bananas can be sliced and fried as chips. Whole green fruits can also be dried and ground into flour. Vinegar and alcoholic beverages can be made from fermented ripe bananas. Specifications Length 6 Inch & Above Caliber 40 mm TO 46 mm Maturity Age 11 Weeks - 13 Weeks Hands 3/4/5/6 Packing : 7 & 13 & 20 Kg NET Weight Box Box Types 5 Ply At The Bottom & 3 Ply At The Top Total No. Of Boxes 1540 Boxes (40 FT Reefer Container) Total Net Weight 20.20 Tons (40 FT Reefer Container) Refer to Container Temp. +13C Peak Season October To June Processing Time 10-15 Working Days After Confirmation
After harvesting the fruits are graded according to size shape maturity and freedom from diseases and blemishes The cut surface is treated with a suitable fungicide to control fungal decay Grading Size Weight A 1500 g and over B 100 1500 g C 800 1100 g D Less than 800 g Baby Approx 550 g Storage When fruits are transported for long distances or to be stored for several days refrigerated transport is required to slow down ripening process In tropical areas partially ripe healthy and unbruised pineapple could be stored for almost 20 days when refrigerated at 10130C with RH 8590 Fruits harvested in early stage of ripening are stored at 710C Exposure of pineapples to temperatures below 7C results in chilling injury Controlled atmosphere storage 35 O2 and 58 CO2 delayed senescence and reduced respiration STORAGE TEMPERATURE Temperature 7 10 C Half ripe or fully ripe fruits 10 13 C Fully green fruits Relative Humidity Storage Period 85 95 35 weeks depending on cultivar and ripening stage Freezing point 1C