Green bananas are firmer than the yellow bananas. Their texture has sometimes been described as waxy. Green bananas are higher in starches. As bananas ripen and turn yellow, the starches transform into sugars. Green bananas seem to be a good source of fibers, vitamins C, B6, provtamin A}, minerals bioactive compound such as phenolic compounds and resistant starch, potentially contributing to health benefits
The fruits of the Cavendish bananas are eaten raw, used in baking, fruit salads and to complement foods. The outer skin is partially green when bananas are sold in the food markets, and turns yellow when the fruit ripens. As it ripens the starch is converted to sugars turning the fruit sweet. They are slightly sweet and have creamy texture. They have various stages of ripening, from green to yellow to yellow with brown spots.
Pineapple is a tropical fruit with a tough outer shell that looks like a pine cone with edible yellow fruit in side. Pineapples have exceptional juiciness and vibrant tropical flavor that balances the tastes of sweet and tart. The area closer to the base of the fruit has more sugar content and therefore a sweeter taste and more tender texture. Here are the health benefits of pineapples; contains disease fighting antioxidants, its enzymes can ease digestion, may help reduce the risk of cancer, may boost immunity and suppress inflammation, may speed recovery after surgery or strenuous exercise and loaded with nutrients. Our pineapples are classified according to size code A-H with average weight ranging from 2500gms (size A) to 800gms (size H). The minimum weight of a pineapple is 700gms
They have a thin, light colored skin and are available in yellow, red and white. Summer fresh onions are known for their mild taste and are often referred to as sweet onions. With their delicate taste, fresh onions are an ideal choice for salads or lightly cooked dishes. The structure and the mechanical properties of onions are important factors affecting their textural quality. The onion bulb consists of several layers of pigmented, papery scales surrounding fleshy storage scales that comprise an upper epidermis. Packed with nutrients, onions are nutrient dense, meaning they are low in calories but high in vitamins. May benefit heart health, loaded with antioxidants, contain cancer fighting compounds, help control blood sugar, may boost bone density, have antibacterial properties and may boost digestive health.
