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Depends what you mean by "Plantain"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plantain
Depends what you mean by "Banana"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana
I've met people who say that a plantain is a kind of banana. The articles above will tell you that in some parts of the world, a banana is a kind of plantain. They're all members of the same genus. Read the articles if you want to know the gory details.
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∙ 10y agoUnlike bananas, plantains are unsuitable to be eaten raw and should be cooked before consumption. They are very starchy, where bananas are sweet, and they are usually both longer and greener in color than bananas.
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What's the difference between bananas and plantains?
Unlike bananas, plantains are unsuitable to be eaten raw and should be cooked before consumption. They are very starchy, where bananas are sweet, and they are usually both longer and greener in color than bananas.
What is the difference between bananas and bananas?
Plantains are firmer and have a lower sugar content than bananas. Also, plantains are starchy and can be cooked and eaten like a potato when unripe (green). When overripe, plantains are sweet. Bananas are mostly eaten raw and are much sweeter. According to Wikipedia: "There is no formal botanical distinction between bananas and plantains, and the use of either term is based purely on how the fruits are consumed."
Do plantains look like bananas?
Yes, plantains do look a lot like bananas.
What is the collective noun for plantains?
There is no specific collective noun for plantains, but you can borrow the collective nouns for bananas, a hand of plantains or a bunch of plantains.
What is another awesome word for bananas?
plantains
Is plantain tree a gymnosperm?
Bananas and plantains are shrubs, not trees
Can you eat plantains raw?
When ripe, plantains can be eaten raw, just like bananas.
What are small yellow bananas called?
Small yellow bananas are called plantains.
What is the biological name for musa acominata?
musa acominata are bananas or plantains
Is a banana a vegetable?
No. Bananas are definitely in the fruit family.noBanana is not a vegetable its a fruit.
What are Costa Rica's manufactured goods?
Plantains,coffee,bananas,oranges and pineapple.
Are plantains a common dish in Argentina?
Not at all. We use bananas in some deserts and -very rarely- fried as a side order. But we don't use plantains.
