Cavendish Fresh Banana

Raw Banana's have a  ORAC of 795 trolox equivalents (TE)/100g

Source: USDA Database for the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods, Release 2 - Prepared by Nutrient Data Laboratory, Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center (BHNRC), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - May 2010

ORGANIC CAVENDISH BANANA

• "A" Premium / “Extra” Class.
• Length: minimum 20cm per finger
• Diameter: 39-46mm

Once purchased it is preferable not to put the product away in a refrigerator since the correct flavor is lost that way. Also, once peeled it should be consumed right away since it spoils rather quickly.

To have the bananas ripen quicker, they may be placed in a well sealed plastic bag and in a warmer place like on a refrigerator.

If desired, Cavendish bananas can be frozen. To do so they should be peeled and placed in plastic bags. Frozen, they can be preserved for up to 6 months.

• 22XU, weight 43 lbs / 19.5 Kg Net
• 1,080 boxes, on 20 pallets of 54 boxes each
• Min 5 up to 12 bananas per bunch
• 20 cm minimum
• Width - 39 mm min – 46 mm max
• A plastic bag is placed in a banana box and a heavy paper division is placed in the bag. Then the bananas are packed following a low packing pattern, meaning that over-crowding is avoided. Lastly, the existing air is sucked out of the bag of bananas and the top of the bag is rubber banded shut.

• The fiber content present in banana helps in lowering cholesterol level in the body.
• Banana helps in soothing an upset stomach and is also beneficial for those suffering from diarrhea.
• Bananas have been found to provide immediate relief to those having a hangover.
• Bananas is said to help in alleviation of problems associated with premenstrual symptoms.
• A milkshake of fresh bananas, non-fat frozen yogurt and honey is said to ease headache and hydrate the body.
• The vitamins and minerals present in a banana make it a good post-exercise snack.
• The potassium content in banana regulates blood chemistry (particularly Ph) and prevents it from becoming too acidic.
• The magnesium content of a banana helps a person in recovering from fatigue.
• Bananas have also been associated with brain stimulation.

Banana has been found to have positive effects in relation to the following ailments:

• Anemia
• Blood Pressure
• Bowel Problems
• Constipation
• Depression
• Heart Problems
• Morning Sickness
• Nervous Disorders
• Stress
• Ulcers

1. Bananas are a very complete food, easy to digest for people of all ages, especially if eaten after a light meal or as a snack. They are also one of the most nutritional and preferred kids’ foods.
2. In contrast to the belief that bananas are fattening, they are actually quite valued in weight loss diets.Their light flavour transmits all of their vitamin and mineral potential.
3. They are sources of vitamin A, B, C, E, calcium, magnesium, silicium, phosphorous, sulphur, iron and sodium, also they are especially rich in vitamin B6, folic acid and potassium, which makes it an ideal food for sports players and children.
4. Bananas are an excellent cure.  It is believed that they efficiently act against the following health problems: general weakness, anaemia, stomach problems, rheumatism, constipation, kidney stones, hepatitis, obesity, oedema, nephritis, hemorrhoids, cholesterol, etc.
5. They contain an important percentage of carbohydrates, dextrose, levitosa, saccharose and a certain amount of vitamin A, as well as ascorbic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and a variable quantity of minerals, calcium, phosphorous, potassium and iron.  The proportion depends on the variety, quality, and ripeness of the fruit.