Banana

Product Description

There are several varieties, of which gold, Bread, Silver, mace, Pink, Plantain and Banana famous Madeira. It is green when immature, reaching yellow when ripe. Its shape is elongated, it may, however, vary greatly in their shape depending on the crop varieties. This variation also occurs with the pulp, which may be soft or hard, as well as more sweet taste acre or more.

The banana Madeira involves 2,**0 producers and *4% of the agricultural area of ​​the region is allocated to this crop and mostly sold out of the region. Rich in iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, C and B complex

Origin
cultivation of bananas man began in Southeast Asia. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Portuguese colonists started banana plantations in the systematic planting of Atlantic islands, Brazil and the West African coast.

In Madeira banana is grown a bit all over the place in small or large plantations, as it is a source of wealth for the island and the livelihood of many families. Bananas with best quality are those whose plantations are located very common in coves on the island, since it has the effect of being near the ocean and where they catch a lot of sun and the climate for increasing their quality. Madeira's banana is recognized around the world due to its quality and taste.

What follows ...
This is eaten fresh as a dessert (ice cream, mousses, cakes and puddings) and as escorts for fish dishes and salads. Can also be consumed as a dry fruit and sweets.