 A
banana is a tree-like plant (though strictly a
herb) of the genus Musa in the family Musaceae,
closely related to plantains. The stems grow to
4-8 m tall, with large leaves 2-3 m long. The term
banana is also applied to the elongated fruit
(technically a false berry) of the plant, which
grows (in edible species and varieties) in hanging
clusters, several to many fruits to a tier (called
a hand), many tiers to a bunch. Bananas typically
weigh between 125-200 g, though this varies
considerably between different cultivars; of this,
about 80% is edible, and the skin the remaining
20%.
The
total of hanging clusters is called a 'stem' in
the commercial world. Pre-historic peoples in
Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific originally
cultivated the banana.
The
temperature at which they ripen affects the flavor
and texture of many kinds of bananas. Bananas
spoil and turn grey at low temperatures and are
only refrigerated down to 13.5°C during
transportation. Click
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Pronounced
yerba
mahtay, this South American drink is very
popular in Argentina and similar to tea.
However, what makes Yerba Mate so unique is
not only its flavor but is beneficial ingredients
as well. In
fact, this particular drink is so popular that in
Buenos Aires and other cities in Argentina, people
carry it around with them all day long, sipping as
they go through their normal day, much as
Americans would sip on soda.
This
“tea” is a natural stimulant that produces
zero side effects and toxicity levels.
As a natural source of nutrition, Yerba
Mate also promotes good health.
This drink was first introduced from
colonists where it was used by the ancient Guarani
Indians of Paraguay and Argentina.
Today, Yerba Mate is popular around the
world and for good reason, as you will soon
discover. Click
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