A source of vitamin C and a year-round favourite, bananas come in sweet and savoury varieties (starchy plantain is used like a vegetable).
Make the most of bananas
Make the most of bananas
Bananas have been eaten around the world for thousands of years.
Season: All seasons
Fresh tip: Wrap banana stems with foil. Bananas release a gas from their stems, which makes them ripen. Using foil to contain the gas slows this process down.