Burro Plantain

DESCRIPTION

The burro or topocho platain is flatter, smaller and with seeds, it has a peel that changes from dark green to bright yellow as the fruit ripens. They are starchy like a potato. Like its cousin, the Cavendish banana, the platain banana develops black spots when fully ripe. The meat is soft and creamy on the outside, with a drier texture in the middle. The flavor is smooth and sweet with a touch of lemon. They are sometimes called chunky bananas. Although similar in appearance, burros are not the same species as plantains.

They can actually be cultivated only in certain conditions and hot climates zones. The Burro platains is native to Central America, the Philippines, Mexico, Colombia and the Caribbean. They are often picked early so that they ripen up when they arrive at the destination. Some companies force the platains to ripe, and this not only will affect the minerals and nutrients levels contained in the fruits but will also change the taste.

Although they seem very similar, Burro platains should not be confused with mini, Thai, or baby platains; the easiest way to recognize a burro is probably by looking at its defined rigid edges.

What makes burros special over other bananas is that they are the original alkaline ones. They are not hybridized nor genetically modified, they are highly nutritional healthier than other varieties of plantains.

BENEFITS

Plantains are what many nutritionists call a superfood. They are a great source of potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance in the body, also helps with muscle contractions and nerve signals, as well as helps control blood pressure which reduces stress on the cardiovascular system.

Consequently, it helps prevent heart and circulatory diseases. It is also a source of lectin which is a protein that acts as an antioxidant that helps the body eliminate molecules known as free radicals that are the cause of aging and degenerative conditions. The burro platain also prevents constipation, is rich in fiber, iron, vitamins B6 and C, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper and selenium, and has anti-inflammatory properties. They have very little fat and are very low in calories.

They can be consumed cooked or fried in the same way as plantain harton, it is a perfect substitute for potatoes and can be easily used in soups, fried like French fries or in many other savory recipes.

QUALITY TYPE OF EXPORTATION

• It is small with well-defined edges or edges and can weigh about 15 grams or more each unit.
• Its peel changes from dark green to bright yellow as the fruit ripens.
• Premium Type Donkey Banana.
• 15 kg (33lb) box. 1080 palletized.

CONSERVATION 

To preserve them, it is enough to keep green bananas in a cool, dry place protected from direct sunlight at a temperature of approximately 7°C.