A banana is an edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants of the genus Musa.[1] (In some countries‚ bananas used for cooking may be called plantains.) The fruit is variable in size‚ color and firmness‚ but is usually elongated and curved‚ with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind which may be green‚ yellow‚ red‚ purple‚ or brown when ripe. The fruits grow in clusters hanging from the top of the plant. Almost all modern edible parthenocarpic (seedless) bananas
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A. Introduction A banana is an edible fruit produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. (In some countries‚ bananas used for cooking may be called plantains.) The fruit is variable in size‚ color and firmness‚ but is usually elongated and curved‚ with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind which may be green‚ yellow‚ red‚ purple‚ or brown when ripe. The fruits grow in clusters hanging from the top of the plant. Almost all modern edible parthenocarpic
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NUTRIENTS IN BANANA PEELS Banana peels are also rich sources of potassium and contain much more soluble and insoluble fiber than their flesh. Dietary fiber promotes digestion and bowel movements and can reduce blood cholesterol levels. Banana peels also contain tryptophan‚ which increases serotonin levels in the body and affects mood‚ much like the drug Prozac does. According to "Prescription for Nutritional Healing‚" researchers in Taiwan discovered banana peel extract can ease depression because
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------------------------------------------------- Banana Leaves as Tea ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Like coconuts‚ bananas grow in abundance here in the Philippines as it is a tropical country. For the many years of study‚ cultivation and propagation‚ research and development‚ we have become as one of the exporters of bananas to the world‚ especially to the United States and Europe – when speaking of the banana fruit‚ of course. The fruit itself
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it was gaining through the supporting finances. Therefore‚ the author wants to stress that Chiquita in its accomplice role is nothing less blameworthy than the AUC for the mass killings of Colombian civilians. The plaintiffs are survivors of the by AUC targeted groups claiming their rights under the ATCA. The reason why the US Court is dealing with this international case is founded on the fact that Chiquita is based in the US‚ because crimes against humanity (alike genocide) is an atrocity crime
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hamburger industry is beefin’ up for good. This competition gave the idea to the proponents to innovate the product. They use the banana blossom or bud with smoked fish as substitute for beef patty. They chose these as the major ingredients because these are abundant in Tagaytay. Though it literally translates to “heart of banana‚” puso ng saging is technically the banana blossom
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Whiten Teeth with Banana Peel The versatility of banana itself and its peel goes a long way. Aside from the fact that banana is full of vitamins and minerals‚ and is used in beauty regimen‚ its peel is also utilized in so many ways; from skin care regimen‚ to fertilizer and now to whiten teeth. Using banana peel as teeth whitening is considered extremely safe and healthy because it is not only the flesh of the banana that contains vitamins and minerals but the peel as well. Banana peel has no coarseness
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Bananas The banana plant‚ or Musa acuminata‚ is one of the most important fruiting plants on Earth. This plant belongs to the Musaceae family‚ also known as the “banana family”. The genus Musa refers to “large herbaceous flowering plants” with fruit that is usually elongated and curved‚ with a yellow‚ purple‚ or red rind covering soft starchy fruit (Merriam-Webster). Banana plants are often mistaken for trees‚ because their “false stem” or pseudostem resembles a tree trunk. However‚ trees are dicots
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The Reality of Globalization: Friend or Foe? Globalization is a key element in the modern political atmosphere. The increased interdependency of nations in the last half century has spawned both positive and negative trends. Nations’ increasing reliance on one another’s natural resources and labor are making the world smaller politically‚ socially‚ and economically. The isolationist policies that the United States and so many other countries endorsed at the dawn of the twentieth century are
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Banana Bread This easy banana bread recipe contains ingredients that you will more than likely have in your cupboard already – perfect for those times when you’re expecting visitors to pop in but have got nothing in the house except from overripe bananas. What’s more‚ a piece of moist and delicious banana bread is irresistible to most! Ingredients: 125g butter or margarine 1 cup castor sugar (white or brown sugar is okay though) 2 cups flour 2 eggs 3 large bananas‚ mashed 1 tsp vanilla essence
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