Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Berry, Tropical
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
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Color
Green, Yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
White
Brown
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Fleshy
Tough
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Papua New Guinea
Africa
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-75.6-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
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Production
Top Producer
India
India
Other Countries
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Thailand