Facts about Banana
The banana is a popular fruit. It has great versatility and a complimentary flavor used in many different cuisines and dishes, from curry to ice cream. But, there is a lot more to know about banana. Did You Know? Bananas may have been the world's first cultivated fruit . Archaeologists have found evidence of banana cultivation in New Guinea as far back as 8000 B.C. The Latin name for banana is “musa sapientum,” which translates to the fruit of the wise men. The banana is scientifically a berry , whereas the strawberry is not. This comes down to the classification of a berry. A berry must contain seeds inside the flesh, not outside. The biggest producers of bananas are India and China. India produces about 29 million tonnes on average per year, while China produces about 11 million tonnes. Bananas are made of about 75% water . About 5.6 million hectares of land are used for banana production around the globe. The European Union...
