Fine Dried Foods Home About Us » Products » Recipes & Tips Facilities FAQ Contact Us » Bananas OCTOBER 15, 2012 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT Click to download our Specification Sheet for Organic Dried Banana The banana is native to tropical South and Southeast Asia, and is the largest known herbaceous flowering plant. Earliest cultivation of the banana began at least 5,000 BCE, most likely in Papua New Guinea. Almost all edible bananas come from two wild species, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. Bananas were introduced to the Americas by Portuguese sailors who brought the fruit from West Africa in the 16th century. The word “banana” is of West African origin, from the Wolof language, and has passed into English via Spanish or Portuguese. Today, the word banana usually refers to soft, sweet edible bananas, or the firmer, starchier cooking banana, called a plantain. They are cultivated primarily for their fruit throughout the tropics in more than 100 countries. They are also grown for their fiber and to serve as ornamental plants. In cultivated varieties, the banana’s seeds are diminished to tiny black specks in the interior of the fruit. Many varieties of bananas are perennial. The fruit of the banana comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. All banana fruits develops from the heart of the plant and forms a large hanging cluster made of tiers, with up to 20 fruit to a tier. The individual banana fruit are called “fingers.” When ripe, the colors include yellow, purple and red. Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) FILED UNDER: PRODUCTS, SPECIFICATIONS TAGGED WITH: BANANA, DRIED FRUIT, NUTRITION INFORMATION, ORGANIC, PRODUCTS Speak Your Mind You must be logged in to post a comment. Always Organic Fruit – That’s it! Our Mission Our Mission reflects the high standards we strive to achieve while providing jobs in rural … More Wholesale supply of fruit Contact our offices to order our product: Fine Dried Foods … Click here for info Organic Fruit Recipes Quinoa Mango Salad Here’s an easy, nutritious salad that is simply scrumptious! Another great … [Read More...] Cranberry Mango Glazed Chicken Here’s an impressive dish that takes minimal effort, tastes fabulous and is … [Read More...] Chicken Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Pineapple This fabulous, zingy cold salad can be taken easily as a potluck dish. Quinoa is … [Read More...] Spicy Carrot Muffins with Pineapple & Raisins These moist, fruity and spicy carrot muffins are like a slice of carrot cake … [Read More...] Softening Dried Fruit 1.- When fruit needs a little added moistness, place it in a zip-lock plastic … [Read More...] Softening Dried Fruit 1.- When fruit needs a little added moistness, place it in a zip-lock plastic bag or glass jar; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon water for each 1 cup fruit. Mix or shake well, seal container, refrigerate overnight. 2. - For soft, pliable fruit, rinse pieces with cold water; drain well. Put fruit in a zip-lock plastic bag or glass jar. Seal container and refrigerate overnight. 3.- To soften fruit quickly, use steam. Rinse pieces with water and place no more than 2 layers on a steaming rack over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover pan and steam fruit until soft (suggested times for each fruit follow). 4.- For evenly moist rehydrated fruit without much extra liquid, put fruit in a bowl or jar and add 1/2 cup cool water for each 1 cup dried fruit. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight, mixing well several times. 5.- To rehydrate some fruits that absorb more liquid or to make fruit sauces, put fruit in a bowl or jar; for each 1 cup of dried fruit, add 1 to 1 1/2 cups water or other liquid (as specified, following, for each fruit). Refrigerate, covered, overnight. To prepare more quickly--usually in 1 to 2 hours--use boiling liquid and let stand at room temperature. Decades of Quality Fine Dried Foods International specializes in fresh dried, high quality tropical fruits. For over 30 years, we have been providing wholesale companies with premium product, while promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy farming communities. What People Say… “The perfect natural treat. Love the mango and papaya.” Related Praise “We have been enjoying organic dried fruit from Fine Dried Foods for years. The quality is fantastic: there is NO ADDED ANYTHING! The mango is moist and juicy, color is great and the sweetness and taste is out of this world. Marvellous!” MD, ArtiFact, Ink Related More Posts from this Category Fine Dried Foods International 2553A Mission Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Office: 831/426-1413 Fax: 831/426-0870 Return to top of page Copyright © 2021 Fine Dried Foods International, Inc. · 831/426.1413, Fx: 831/426.0870 · Design by ArtiFact, Ink · Log in