Banana Around The World
Fruit Of Antiquity: List Of Traditional and Ethnic Foods From Banana Around The World Banana being cultivated in all tropical countries across the globe is a fruit of antiquity and is interwoven with cultural heritage of many countries. It is also considered as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. The exclusivity of traditions and cultures, as well as the complex interplay of societal and environmental factors has an effect on geographical contexts and ethnicities. As immigration, tourism, and international trade have increased worldwide, the role of ethnicity has become more important and the ethnic foods market is still growing amid economic recession.Traditionally banana is a very important crop and many ethnic foods have been in use at Asian and African countries. Globally banana production rose from 69 million tonne in 2000-2002 to 116 million tonne in 2017-2019, at an approximate value of US$31 billion. (FAO). Banana contains high dietary fibre and is used as a laxative. Dried f