Banana Info

Almost 60 million tons of bananas are producted anually, and that number is still rising.
It is the most important traded fruit in the world.
The banana is the central part of the economies of many central and south american countries.
Bananas are rich in carbohydrates but low in fat.
Bananas contain almost all essential vitamins - vitamin C, B6, B2, folate, magnesium and of course potassium.
They also contain serotonin and norepinephrine which are believed to alleviate mental depression
The dwarf cavendish is the most important kind of banana, and it is the one we run into everyday

Here are some links to some of the major banana producers

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