Description
Bananas are long, curved fruits with yellow skin, soft flesh, and small seeds. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Appearance
- Bananas are usually 7 to 9 inches long and 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
- The skin of a banana can be yellow, green, red, or purple depending on the variety.
- A banana’s peel is delicate and surrounds the fruit.
- A cluster of bananas is called a “hand” and a single banana is called a “finger”.
Nutrition
- Bananas are a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese.
- They are fat-free, cholesterol-free, and virtually sodium-free.
- Bananas contain a natural chemical called “serotonin” which makes people happy.
Growing
- Bananas grow upward in clusters near the top of the banana palm plant.
- They are extensively grown in tropical and subtropical countries.
- Originally, bananas grew in Southeast Asian jungles.
Other facts Bananas are naturally slightly radioactive and Bananas can float in water.
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