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Yellow plantains are characterized by the age of the fruit. They are essentially at the middle stage of the fruit's maturity. Yellow plantains have a slightly firm and starchy texture, mild, almost insipid flavor and lower sugar content. If a Yellow plantain is left to ripen, it will develop a sweet taste and its color will change from yellow to black.
Yellow plantains are available year-round.
Plantains, botanical name Musa paradisiaca, are the fruit of the same species as bananas as there are no clear distinctions between bananas and plantains other than bananas are for fresh eating and plantains are considered cooking bananas. Plantains are a staple food in tropical regions, sustaining large populations in developing countries. They are the tenth most important staple that feeds the world.
Yellow plantains are often mashed, grilled over coals and baked due to their stage of maturity. They are the choice plantain for caramelizing, often as a sweet addition to savory dishes, especially in Caribbean cuisines, specifically Cuban. Yellow plantains are complimented by ingredients such as coconut, vanilla, cream, melting cheeses, chiles, citrus, chicken, pork, black beans, pineapple, mango, shrimp, tofu and herbs such as cilantro and mint.
Plantains are a Latin American and Caribbean staple. They are an inexpensive substitute for potatoes and rice in many Latin American dishes, including Mexican cuisine where tortillas are filled with cooked plantains.
Plantains are native to Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Africa, specifically tropical regions of Nigeria and Ghana. Plantain plants do eventually expire production of fruit, yet they are among the longest producing of banana plants. A single plant may produce fruits up to fifty years depending on its tropical location.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipes that include Yellow Plantain Bananas. One
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Description/Taste
Yellow plantains are characterized by the age of the fruit. They are essentially at the middle stage of the fruit's maturity. Yellow plantains have a slightly firm and starchy texture, mild, almost insipid flavor and lower sugar content. If a Yellow plantain is left to ripen, it will develop a sweet taste and its color will change from yellow to black.
Seasons/Availability
Yellow plantains are available year-round.
Current Facts
Plantains, botanical name Musa paradisiaca, are the fruit of the same species as bananas as there are no clear distinctions between bananas and plantains other than bananas are for fresh eating and plantains are considered cooking bananas. Plantains are a staple food in tropical regions, sustaining large populations in developing countries. They are the tenth most important staple that feeds the world.
Applications
Yellow plantains are often mashed, grilled over coals and baked due to their stage of maturity. They are the choice plantain for caramelizing, often as a sweet addition to savory dishes, especially in Caribbean cuisines, specifically Cuban. Yellow plantains are complimented by ingredients such as coconut, vanilla, cream, melting cheeses, chiles, citrus, chicken, pork, black beans, pineapple, mango, shrimp, tofu and herbs such as cilantro and mint.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Plantains are a Latin American and Caribbean staple. They are an inexpensive substitute for potatoes and rice in many Latin American dishes, including Mexican cuisine where tortillas are filled with cooked plantains.
Geography/History
Plantains are native to Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Africa, specifically tropical regions of Nigeria and Ghana. Plantain plants do eventually expire production of fruit, yet they are among the longest producing of banana plants. A single plant may produce fruits up to fifty years depending on its tropical location.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Wet Stone Winebar and Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-255-2856 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| Liberty Call Distilling | San Diego CA | 619-630-1240 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
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Plátano maduro
Near Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaAbout 100 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : Perfectos para preparar chips dulces 
Noordermarkt
Noordermarkt Amsterdam
Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsAbout 308 days ago, 11/23/19 Sharer's comments : Noordermarkt Saturday morning Amsterdam 
Slagerij Schell
Near Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 331 days ago, 10/31/19 Sharer's comments : Nice ethnic market 
Nam Dae Mun
Nam De Mun
Near Clarkston, Georgia, United States5158 Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain GA 678-705-0220 About 398 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Yellow Plantains at Nam Dae Mun Supermarket Near Atlanta 
Buford Highway Farmers Market
Buford HWY Farmers Market
Near Doraville, Georgia, United States5600 Buford HWY NE Doraville GA 30340 770-455-0770 About 398 days ago, 8/24/19 Sharer's comments : Yellow Plantain bananas at Buford Farmers Market 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Deklab Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United States3000 Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur Georgia 30031 404-377-6400 https://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com About 399 days ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Large displays of yellow and green plantains .. here at Your Dekalb Farmers Market near Atlanta .. 
Lolita's Market
Lolita’s Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States451 Lakeville Street Petaluma CA 94952 707-766-8929 About 430 days ago, 7/23/19 
Casa Lucas
Casa Lucas Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2934 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-826-4334 About 439 days ago, 7/14/19 
La Bodega
La Bodega Market
Near Orange, California, United States259 S Tustin St Orange CA 92866 714-633-7978 About 453 days ago, 6/30/19 
Whole Foods Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 533 days ago, 4/11/19 Sharer's comments : Cooking bananas! 
Publix
Near Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesAbout 617 days ago, 1/17/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Plantains Oakland Grill Near Emeryville, California, United States About 694 days ago, 11/01/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Plantain Bananas spotted at Oakland Grill. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 696 days ago, 10/30/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Plantain Bananas spotted at Specialty Produce. Grill me! |
