6 sweet facts about bananas

Bananas are the most widely cultivated fruit in the world. A Banana contains sugars, so it is a prolonged source of energy. Banana is the staple food of many communities in Africa.Here are a few interesting facts about Bananas.

1.Bananas are available in various colors. Colors vary from Yellow,red,purple,orange,green etc. The most commonly available yellow bananas are a cross between the green and yellow banana tree.

2.Almost are parts of Banana tree are usable. The flower of the banana tree is a food item. The fiber of the banana tree is also used in the production of paper and textiles.The leaves are used for serving food.In Africa,a certain type of beer is prepared from banana.

3. Unlike other fruits,bananas can't be stored in refrigerator.Below 8 degree celsius, the fruit will decay and the color gets darkened.

4.Banana fruits are found in clusters and the largest cluster ever reported had over 2000 bananas in it.

5. Bananas are rich in nutrients. Bananas contain fibres,potassium and Vitamin A.B6, C.

6.Several countries in Central America are called Banana Republics because their exports are dominated by bananas.