Chiquita minis
Honey, I shrunk the banana ? Not quite. Chiquita minis are not only smaller than regular bananas they also have an intense and sweeter taste. Ideal when you are in for a healthy snack!
Chiquita minis are a separate variety, known as Pisang Mas. They originate in Southeast Asia, but nowadays they’re cultivated in many places in Latin America. Chiquita minis are from Costa Rica.
| Overview nutritional content of 100 g ripe raw banana | |
|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 89 |
| Protein (g) | 1,09 |
| Fat (g) | 0,48 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 22,84 |
| Sugar | 12,23 |
| Fibre (g) | 2,4 |
| Vitamins | |
| B (mg) | |
| B3 | 0,67 |
| B5 | 0,33 |
| B6 | 0,37 |
| B7 | 0,37 |
| C (mg) | 8,7 |
| Minerals (mg) | |
| Iron | 0,26 |
| Magnesium | 27 |
| Phosphorus | 22 |
| Potassium | 358 |
| Sodium | 1 |
- It’s easier to peel Chiquita minis from the base rather than the stem.
- Just two Chiquita minis a day equals a full serving of one regular banana
