Organic Queensland Cavendish bananas naturally packed with flavour, sweetness, and nutrition. The perfect anytime energy booster. Yummo in this chocolate tahini banana cake recipe.

Banana question time!

How to ripen green bananas?
Put the green bananas in a paper bag, so that the ethylene gas that bananas naturally release is trapped inside the bag and will help ripen the bananas. Might be an overnight or a few days' process.

Are bananas good for you?
Definitely yes, bananas are good for you. They are high in potassium, fibre and tryptophan, meaning they can support your gut, heart and mood. What's more, bananas contain carbohydrates and natural sugars, to give you a natural energy lift before a workout.

Is it okay to eat bananas every day?
Eating one or two to one to two bananas per day seems quite reasonable. It is worth knowing that bananas are relatively high in carbohydrates, so eating them along with protein or fat is also advisable to support stable energy levels.

Can bananas cause constipation?
Bananas may improve or worsen constipation depending on their level of ripeness; an unripe banana may worsen constipation while a ripe banana could relieve constipation. These effects may also vary depending on a person's overall diet, including total intakes of fibre and fluid, and underlying health issues, like IBS.

Now for a quirky question...Why is it bad luck to bring bananas on a boat?
This is an unusual nautical superstition that began in the 1700's that is still persistent today. Many lost or ill-fated ships were carrying bananas to their destination. Another superstition is that boats carrying bananas don't catch fish. Apples are ok though:)