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What to eat in Europe? Top 3 European Bananas

Last update: Mon Dec 16 2024
Top 3 European Bananas
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Banana

CANARY ISLANDS, Spain
4.4
Plátano de Canarias
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Plátano de Canarias are Cavendish variety bananas, grown in the archipelago of the Canary Islands. The distinctive feature of these bananas are the brown flecks on their bright yellow skin due to the higher activity of enzymes in this variety which help ripen the fruit faster.


The fruits are graded by shape and are at least 14 cm long. Plátano de Canarias have an intense and sweet flavor, which is the result of its high sugar and low starch content. Nutritionally, these bananas contain more potassium and phosphorus and less sodium and calcium than those grown elsewhere.

02

Banana

CHATSWORTH, England
4.1
Cavendish banana
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Cavendish banana is the most widely grown and consumed type of banana in the world today. Named after William Cavendish, the 6th Duke of Cavendish, who is credited with having propagated the plant from cuttings in his greenhouse in England in the 19th century, the variety itself originated from Southeast Asia.


It was introduced to other parts of the world, including the Canary Islands, from where it was later exported to the Americas and became a staple in global agriculture. Cavendish bananas are known for their distinct features: they are medium-sized, have a thick, bright yellow skin when ripe, and are sweet with a creamy texture. 
VARIATIONS OF Cavendish banana
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Banana

MARTINIQUE, Caribbean and  one more country
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Gros Michel banana, sometimes known as "Big Mike," was the primary banana cultivar exported to the United States and Europe throughout the first half of the 20th century.


It is known for its excellent taste, size, and resistance to handling and transportation, making it the dominant export banana until the 1950s. Gros Michel is larger, has a thicker skin, and, by many accounts, a sweeter and more flavorful taste than the Cavendish variety, which replaced it as the most widely exported banana. 

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