Traditional and medicinal uses of banana plant and utilization of its pseudo stem in food applications.

2022 IJCRT | Volume 10, Issue 1 January 2022 | ISSN: 2320-2882

Abstract: The banana is a well-known and commonly utilized fruit all throughout the world. It's commonly used as a breakfast snack or as a quick source of energy. In addition, the banana plant has historical and aesthetic significance in India. Bananas are a fruit with numerous health benefits. Various nutrients are available in each part, and their uses are evaluated using reliable sources, research, and literature. . Bananas are high in potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, minerals, fatty acids, flavonoids, saponin, essential and non-essential amino acids, tannins, glycosides, and steroid. Almost every part of this plant can be used, including the fruit, leaves, flower bud, trunk, and pseudo-stem. The trunk is referred to as a 'false stem.' Pseudo stem is primarily regarded as a trash and dumped in various locations, contributing to the greenhouse impact, soil erosion, and air pollution. It has, however, been utilized for a variety of purposes, including fibre, fertilizer, and paper, as well as handicrafts. However, the dietary applications of pseudo stem receive the most attention. The pseudo stem is high in nutrients and has a wide range of medicinal uses. . Carbohydrates and dietary fibres can be found in the pseudo of the banana plant. It's also calorie-free and can be found in a variety of foods, including pseudo stem flour, pastries, candies, and fruit juice. The majority of the culinary items are enjoyed by children. . Nutritionists and medics frequently advise people to include bananas in their regular diet plans.

Index Terms - : Banana, antioxidant, ant diabetic, anticancer, pseudo stem , pseudo stem cookies, pseudo stem candies.