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Plantains Cluster of unripe green bananas (Musa acuminata Colla) growing on a banana plant with large green leaves in the background. Peruvian ceviche served in a blue bowl with raw seafood, lime, cilantro, peppers, and lettuce, accompanied by plantain chips, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro on the side.
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Plantains Ripening plantain bananas (Musa species). Plantains are starchy fruits and are a staple food source in many tropical areas.

Plantain

fruit and plant, Musa genus
Also known as: Musa paradisiaca
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Taxonomy Plantain, major group of banana varieties (genus Musa) that are staple foods in many tropical areas. The edible fruit of plantain bananas has more starch than the common dessert banana and is not eaten raw. Because plantains have the most starch before they ripen, they are usually cooked green, either boiled or fried, in savory dishes. The ripe fruits are mildly sweet and are often cooked with coconut juice or sugar as a flavoring....

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