Bananas - 500g

Philippines

Keep them cool and protected from the light: bananas should be stored at around 12°C, as they will ripen quicker if they are too warm or pop them into the fridge, they should be ripe when you put them in as they will not ripen any further in the cool environment. It doesn't matter at all if the skin turns brown as a result of the cold, it will not impair the taste.

Bananas are well known for their potassium content, but they also offer a healthy boost of vitamin B, vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium. They contain three natural sources of sugar – sucrose, fructose, and glucose – and are denser in calories than most other fruits, making them an extremely efficient and sustainable source of energy.

500g (approx. 3 bananas, depending on the size), loose in paper bag.

Eat fresh, though they can also be dried or cooked.

Simply peel and enjoy, or use fresh in smoothies.
They can be baked in muffins and banana bread, or used to make ice cream, puddings, and more.

They pair well with berries and other tropical fruits like pineapple, guava and mango, as well as flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, caramel, chocolate, and vanilla.

As tropical fruits, bananas don't care for the cold of a refrigerator, so store them at room temperature where they'll continue to ripen gradually.