Definition

Plantains are starchy fruit of select cultivars of the Musa genus.

Health considerations

Plantains are botanically speaking identical to bananas and have a similar nutritional profile. Plantains are a source of vitamins C, A, and B6, as well as potassium, magnesium, and copper.

May be found in

Plantain chips, tostones, plataninas, curries, soups, plantain flour

References

Self Nutrition Data

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