New banana variety reaches the UK
We all know what a banana looks like, but the yellow fruit we’re used to seeing in our shops is only one type of banana and there are many more exciting varieties to be found, as Natur Boutique’s new product shows…
Whilst the more culinary adventurous may have been able to find plantains in this country and experimented with cooking them, another kind of banana hasn’t reached our shores until now – Lady Finger Bananas.
The smaller cousin of our regular bananas are also known as Fig or Date bananas because of their sweet, sticky taste and they can be eaten fresh or dried, on their own or in desserts.
Natur Boutique have brought dried organic Lady Finger Bananas to the UK, but, as with the fruit itself, these dried bananas aren’t like the dried banana chips you might be used to.
They come as whole dried bananas and keep some of their moisture, leaving a deliciously sweet and sticky flavour and texture that will make you realise that good things really do come in small packages!
Furthermore, the bananas have had nothing added to them, coming organic, sun dried, raw and natural with no additives or preservatives, just as nature intended. With no saturated fat and being rich in fibre they make for a healthy snack that will tantalise the taste buds as much as any chocolate bar or lunch box treat.
Natur Boutique Organic Lady Finger Bananas are £2.29 for a 200g pack of approximately 10 bananans. Ask at your local health store for details or visit www.naturboutique.co.uk
