Like plantains, bananas also contain resistant starch, though in slightly smaller amounts. And, like in plantains, the ...

You’re daydreaming about whipping up your famous banana bread while grocery shopping. You make a beeline to the produce section and pick up what looks like the thickest, biggest banana you’ve ever ...

If you've ever confused a plantain for a banana, you're not alone. These two long, yellow fruits could be twins -- if one twin were a little bit bigger and starchier than the other. It's easy to ...

Plantains and bananas may look similar, but they have distinct differences in taste, texture, and cooking uses. Both are ...

If you're new to the world of plantains, we've got everything you need to know here. And if you're a tried and true plantain fan, stick around for some new recipe ideas. Experts believe plantains ...

Bananas are sweet, soft, and usually eaten raw, while plantains are starchier, firmer, and typically cooked. Bananas are great for quick energy and snacking; plantains offer more fiber and starch, ...

These pancakes are gluten-free and provide essential nutrients for gut health. For a crunchy breakfast option, try baked ...

Fernando Larios eyes the stand of plantains running along one side of the Francis Avenue Community Garden in Koreatown. A large cluster of fruit, just out of arm’s reach, is almost ready. “It’ll be ...

Every family has that one argument that resurfaces at every gathering, and if you’re from a Caribbean, Latin American or West African household, you know exactly what we’re talking about. It starts ...

My 16-month-old daughter has started identifying her favorite fruit, joyfully crying “ba-TA-ta!” as soon as she spies the cheery yellow fruit in our produce basket. She repeats its name in the hopes ...

Commercial banana and plantain farmers will be able to benefit from the $38-million Catastrophe Fund established by the Banana Board if they register by March 31. The Catastrophe Fund supports the ...