Bananas/Plantains

Bananas are fragrant fruit that has been popular in Asia, Africa, and The Americas for thousands of years. This is due primarily to the starchy variety of bananas (commonly called plantains) and multi-purpose leaves, but in recent centuries the sweeter variety has also become favored for desserts. This profile will go into more detail about the banana through its agricultural and culinary history, as well as the political issues around banana production that are currently happening in South America.