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1 Department of Food and Agricultural Process Engineering, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Coimbatore - 641 003, IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 42, No 12 (2005), Pagination: 560-570
Abstract
The banana perhaps the cheapest and most extensively consumed fruit, have carbohydrates in the form of sucrose, fructose and glucose with low fat content. Banana by itself makes a wholesome food for all ages as it contains almost all essential nutrients including minerals and vitamins. Banana is a good source of potassium, which is a vital mineral for muscle and nerve function.