Note - the following information is general information about produce items. It should not be considered as specifications for any product that Coosemans L.A. Shipping sells.


Plantain

Other names:

Plantain (Cooking banana, Platano)

Availability:

All year.

Source:

Central and South America.

Handling tips:

Room temperature. Do not chill.

General information:

The plantain is usually shipped green and will age to a dark black if desired. The fruit may be used in either state depending upon the flavor you wish to attain. The black plantain is a bit sweeter with more banana flavor. The plantain is used frequently as a vegetable - much like the potato. Fried into plantain chips or baked and served with butter and mild chile sauce are two popular uses