Plantain /Banana Flower /Mocha

47. Banana Flower (Mocha)

About

Banana Flower is a huge, purplish blossom that produces from the end of a bunch of bananas. The leaves include perfumed flowers. The external leaves are much darker and tougher compared to the tender inner leaves.

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Nutritions

100 grams of banana flower includes 51 calories. Banana (Organic) is widely consumed for many good reasons. It has a subtly sweet flavour and soft texture and hence is considered great for baking. The curved yellow fruit, containing various nutritional values, helps make great snacks and delicious smoothies. Banana is a rich source of Vitamin B6 and Fibre. High in Potassium and low in salt, it is also known for lowering blood pressure and protecting against heart attacks. Ample amounts of Calcium in banana results in healthy, strong bones.

Uses

Cooked banana flower significantly reduces the blood sugar levels and increases the total hemoglobin level, making it a good food for diabetics. It has good anti-oxidant properties and is used as a home remedy to treat dysentery, ulcers, and bronchitis. Asian and Indian cuisines add the sliced banana flower to meat stews, stir-fries, soups, and rice or noodle combinations.