A banana is an oblong fruit, the fruit of the banana tree, which grows in bunches. The flesh, which is protected by a skin, is eaten. The skin is a distinctive yellow colour, and the brown spots that appear on it are a sign of ageing; they may also be a sign of poor handling, as bananas are very sensitive to cold and touch. The flesh is firm, soft and pale yellow. It has a delicious, slightly sweet taste and aroma.
They are mainly eaten raw, but are ideal for use in baking, desserts, salads or as an ingredient in the well-known ‘Mole Cake’. Bananas provide you with plenty of energy. They are ideal, for example, for breakfast in muesli with yoghurt or as a snack after exercise.
