BANANA BLOSSOM (Musa acuminata Colla)

Banana blossom is the banana flower that grows at the end of banana bunches. It is purple, fleshy and can be eaten cooked or raw. It is cooked in South East Asian cuisine by adding to soups, curries and salads. Banana blossom has a meaty, tender texture that can resemble meat. Despite being a fruit, the banana flower is often cooked like a vegetable and also used as a tea and taken as a nutritional supplement.

Health Benefits

• Rich source of Vitamin and minerals
• Improves lactation
• Helps decrease body weight
• Boost Mood and Reduce Anxiety
• Anti-ageing power
• Improves gastrointestinal health
• Improves Cardiac Health
• Combats Cancer
• Overcoming diabetes and anemia

Varieties

• Stripes