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Banana Blossom

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Banana blossom is the tear-shaped, purple-skinned flower of the banana plant, eaten as a vegetable and used as a fish substitute. A Sri Lankan export product, listed as available on request.

Appearance
A tear-shaped flower wrapped in purple skin.
Typical uses
  • Cooked as a vegetable
  • Plant-based substitute for fish
  • Substitute for meat in plant-based foods

Product Overview

Banana blossom, also called banana heart, is the flower of the banana plant. The Export Development Board describes it as a tear-shaped flower cloaked in purple skin that Sri Lankans have eaten for centuries. It is consumed as a vegetable in many Asian countries. The board says banana blossom is gaining ground in vegan diets in the West, where it is described as flaky and as a substitute for fish. Its food and beverage sector report adds that value added banana blossom is exported from Sri Lanka in different forms, to be used as a substitute for meat and fish products. The official pages do not list pack styles, so state the form you need, such as fresh or processed. Banana blossom is listed here as available on request, and packaging is available on request. Send the form (fresh or processed) and pack style, quantity, packing and destination port by email from the Contact page or the How to order page. Documents and test reports can be discussed for each order.

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Tell us the quantity, pack size and destination port you need for Banana Blossom. Our export team replies by email with a written quotation.

Questions about Banana Blossom

What is banana blossom?

It is the flower of the banana plant. The Export Development Board describes it as a tear-shaped flower cloaked in purple skin, eaten as a vegetable in many Asian countries.

Why do food makers buy banana blossom?

The Export Development Board says it is used as a substitute for fish in vegan diets, and that value added banana blossom is exported as a substitute for meat and fish products.

In which forms can it be quoted?

The official pages say it is exported in different forms but do not list them. State whether you need fresh or processed banana blossom and the pack style.

How do I ask for a quote for banana blossom?

Send the form (fresh or processed) and pack style, quantity, packing and destination port by email from the Contact page or the How to order page. The listing is available on request, so supply is confirmed with each quote.

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