Bananas: an energy pack in a snack

The first time a banana featured in written history was in the sixth century, where it is said to probably be the first cultivated fruit. Everyone knows the multiple benefits that the banana has, that it includes no fat, has no cholesterol, possesses large amounts of vitamin C, potassium fibre and B6 which is found exclusively in this fruit.

But I bet you did not know these little secrets about bananas... Studies have actually shown that the banana is the perfect food to eat when on a diet, as its scent tricks your brain into thinking you have already eaten and may serve to suppress your appetite. Choosing the best banana might be tricky, you need to think ahead. Your decision should be based on when you plan on consuming them; if you don’t plan on eating them any time soon, then the greener the better. Bananas should be ripened at room temperature; placing unripe bananas in a fridge will hinder the ripening process completely. On the other hand, to hasten the ripening process, just place the banana in a paper bag with another fruit, especially kiwis or apples. The best state of a banana is when it is fully ripe, as it contains the most antioxidants at that stage.

Gioia bananas are naturally sweeter in taste as they are grown in regions of South America. They are kept at a controlled temperature throughout their journey in order to avoid premature ripening. Gioia bananas excel strict criteria in a thorough quality checking process that they undergo; only the very best bananas are given the Gioia stamp of approval, ensuring that the Maltese market is provided with nothing less than the highest of quality.

Fruitland Company is the local distributors of the Gioia banana brand.

For more information send an email on info@Fruitland.Company or visit their warehouse in Attard.