Bananas are considered as a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, manganese, potassium and digestible food fibers are present in the fruits in sizeable levels.
In ripe banana the major carotenoids are lutein, α-carotene, and β-carotene. A deep yellow or orange color associated with carotenoids. β-carotene is the provitamin A carotenoid contributing the most to vitamin A status.
Banana peels are a rich source of bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids (β-carotene).
Consumption of the fruit itself or products derived from the cultivars could provide substantial contributions to the vitamin A intake of vulnerable population groups, such as children 6–59 months and women of reproductive age.
Vitamin A aids in healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, and mucus membrane. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.Vitamin A promotes good eyesight, especially in low light. It also has a role in healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Bananas represent on of the most widely traded agricultural goods in the world with annual export valued at five billion dollars. There are two main varieties of bananas, the fruit or sweet banana and the plantain.....
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