Description

Fresh Organic Yellow Plantain Banana Grade a

Fresh Plantains for Wholesale – Cooking Banana for Food Service and Retail
We supply fresh plantains, a staple cooking banana characterized by its larger size, thicker skin, and higher starch content compared to common dessert bananas. Typically consumed cooked, they are a versatile ingredient in many global cuisines, supplied at various stages of ripeness to suit different culinary applications.

Product Specifications & Details

Product: Fresh Plantains (Cooking Bananas)
Stage: Available shipped green (for boiling, frying) or at onset of ripening (for sweeter dishes).
Size: Larger than dessert bananas, graded by count per box or weight.
Packing: Standard 13kg-15kg carton boxes or as per buyer specification.
Shelf Life: Green plantains have good shelf stability; ripening requires careful management of temperature and ethylene.

Supply & Logistics Information

Supply Capacity: Volume supply from cultivation areas.
Load Capacity: Shipped in 40ft refrigerated containers (Reefer containers) with appropriate temperature setting.
Minimum Order: Typically one full container load (FCL).
Origin: Sourced from tropical growing regions.
Documentation: Standard export and phytosanitary certification provided.

Primary Commercial Applications

Food Service Industry: Supplied to restaurants, hotels, and street food vendors for frying (tostones, plantain chips), boiling, and baking.
Ethnic Retail Markets: Sold in supermarkets serving Caribbean, West African, Latin American, and other communities.
Processing: Used as a raw material for producing plantain chips, flour, and other snack foods.

Key Advantages for Buyers

Culinary Staple: Essential ingredient for authentic preparation of many traditional dishes.
Dual-Use Product: Green plantains (starchy) and ripe plantains (sweet) cater to different recipes and market segments.
Growing Niche Market: Increasing visibility and demand in mainstream markets due to global cuisine trends.
Established Supply Chain: Well-developed logistics for export from major producing countries.

Contact for Specifications and Quote
We supply fresh plantains for the international food market. Contact us with your required stage (green/ripe), size preference, and destination to receive a formal quotation and shipment details.