Banana

Description

In Kenya, a wide range of banana varieties is grown which include: Ripening- Grand naine, Giant Cavendish, Vallery, William’s Hybrid, Chinese dwarf, Gold Finger & Kisii sweet. Cooking types- Kisii matoke, Uganda Green, N’gombe, Nusu N’gombe, Solio, Ishighame.

Bananas are packed with Fiber, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Folate, Niacin, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium which help in weight loss, improving kidney health, exercise recovery, improving blood sugar levels, and supporting the digestive system. Can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, batter-fried, deep-fried, mashed and curried, and also be used as a stuffing in salads or to make traditional dips.