bananas

Nutrition

Bananas are the most popular fresh fruit in the United States. One medium banana contains 110 calories and 400 mg potassium as well as fiber and vitamin C.

Selection

Avoid bananas with brown spots that seem very soft. Select bananas with a nice color, specific for the variety. Choose fruit that is firm and free of bruises. Best eating quality has been reached when the solid yellow skin color is speckled with brown. Bananas with green tips or with practically no yellow color have not developed their full flavor. Bananas are overripe when they have a strong odor.

Storage

To further ripen bananas leave at room temperature for a couple of days. Once ripe you can store in the refrigerator for three to five days. The peel may turn brown in the refrigerator, but the fruit will not change.

Preparation

Peel and eat.

Source: Centers for Disease Control