A banana is a tropical fruit that is curved, yellow, and has a thick skin and soft, sweet flesh. It is botanically a berry that grows in bunches on a banana tree in the genus Musa, a family of herbaceous flowering plants native to Southeast Asia. Bananas are popular all over the world and are one of the most important food crops on the planet.
Here are some more characteristics of bananas:
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SizeA single banana weighs about 125 grams (4.4 ounces) on average, with about three quarters of that being water.
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SegmentsThe fleshy part of a banana splits into three segments, which may make it the only tri-segmented fruit in the world.
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SkinThe protective outer layer of a banana is called the peel or skin, and both the skin and the inner part can be eaten. In Western cultures, the inside is usually eaten raw, while in some Asian cultures, both the skin and the inside are cooked.
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TasteThe natural flavor of a banana is a sweet and creamy blend of tropical notes that can be fresh and green, rummy and vanilla, or citrus and apple.
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NutritionA medium ripe banana contains about 110 calories, 0 grams fat, 1 gram protein, 28 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams sugar, 3 grams fiber, and 450 mg potassium. Bananas are also a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium, as well as various antioxidants and phytonutrients.
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