Colombian Banana by Yellowseed
- International Sales Yellowseed
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min read
Why buy our organic-grown bananas?
A question that you should ask yourself when looking for suppliers of this fruit around the world. We outline below what we have to offer and why you should choose us as your international business partner.
The banana we grow and produce is called Cavendish, it is a popular fruit in the world, due to its multiple nutritional benefits and rich flavor. In fact, out of every 100 bananas that are consumed in the international market, 4 of them are Colombian and the quality hallmark is already recognized worldwide. It is said that one of the best bananas in the world is the Colombian grown-banana.
High-quality banana crops:
Our crops are based in Colombia, specifically in the Urabá - Antioqueño region, in the municipalities of Turbo, Apartadó, Carepa and Chigorodó; and in the province of Magdalena, the famous banana area in the Caribbean located between Aracataca, Ciénaga, El Retén, Santa Marta, Río Frío and Fundación.
“In the Caribbean, valleys of the Andes, Llanos orientales and Andean region of Colombia, there is a great diversity of soils, soil quality and forms to grow high-standard crops.”
-Alvaro García-Ocampo (2012) in his research work 'Fertility and soil productivity of Colombian soils under different soil management practices and several crops'.
We currently have up-to-date certificates that guarantee the quality of our fruit such as compliance with the Standard for Sustainable Agriculture Certificate - RAS, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade and Global G.A.P.
Why is it recommended eating bananas? Our bananas are consumed all over the world at anytime of the day, we share some of its known benefits:
It is rich in carbohydrates and contains little fat.
Helps provide essential vitamins such as vitamin C, B6, B1, B2.
It contains large amounts of potassium and magnesium, with low levels of sodium.
They have tryptophan, an amino acid that helps the body make serotonin, the neurotransmitter associated with positive body stimulation and happiness.
They have lutein, which helps protect eyesight.
It is ideal for athletes because having potassium prevents cramps that may appear during physical activity and preserves the natural level of sugars to maintain energy.
It helps to neutralize, dissolve and eliminate the acids retained in the body.
Among other benefits...
How do you eat it?
Such a silly question, eh. Well, banana can be eaten in many forms you may not be aware of...
It is generally eaten or consumed when ripe, that is, when it turns yellow. However, there are many ways to eat banana: remove the peel and eat it raw (if it is ripe), you can chop it and eat it with cereals, blended in a smoothie, but also guess what, frozen, fried or grilled (ripe or green), in yogurts or cakes. Chefs and moms will definitely know how diversified Bananas can be.
"Out of every 100 bananas that are consumed in the international market, 4 of them are Colombian and the quality hallmark is already recognized worldwide".
Something to highlight here when talking business!
May you be interested in more information about our product and offer, please visit our Contact Us tab, send us a message, and we will be more than happy to answer all of your questions!
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