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Banana Facts
Bananas are one of the most nutritious fruits available year-round. Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant sustained and substantial boost of energy. It is believed by many experts that bananas were the first fruit cultivated by humans.
The yellow bananas that are most often sold in supermarkets are sometimes called “dessert bananas” because they are soft and sweet. Worldwide, bananas are the fourth largest fruit crop.
India is the number one banana producer in the world. The most popular banana cultivar in the world is the Cavendish. This is the banana most often seen in U.S. and European markets.
| 🎀 They Grow in Bunches | Bananas grow together in big bunches, and each group of bananas is called a “hand.” |
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| 🟢 They Start Out Green | Bananas are green when young and slowly turn yellow as they ripen and become sweet. |
| 😀 A Naturally Sweet Snack | Bananas are soft and sweet, which makes them a yummy and easy snack to peel and eat. |
| 💪 Full of Energy | Bananas give us lots of energy, so they are a favorite snack for sports and play. |
| 🐒 Monkeys Love Them | Many animals enjoy bananas, and they are well known as a favorite treat for monkeys. |
| 📐 They Have a Curve | Bananas grow with a gentle curve as they reach up toward the warm sunlight. |
| 🍦 Yummy in Many Treats | People use bananas to make milkshakes, ice cream, bread, and other tasty foods. |
| 🌿 They Grow on Giant Herbs | Bananas grow on tall plants that look like trees but are really very big herbs. |
| 🥄 Soft and Easy to Eat | Bananas are so soft that they are one of the first foods many babies get to try. |
| 🌍 They Grow in Warm Lands | Bananas grow in the warm, sunny tropical parts of the world all year round. |
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