Instructions: Fresh bananas are carefully grown, harvested, packed and shipped on our state-of-the-art container ships. After arrival they are expertly ripened and shipped for consumption.

Availability - All year.

Packaging - Bananas are packed in clusters and as single fingers.

* Clusters: Standard 40 lb. boxes of large bananas in clusters of 5-7 fingers which are also shipped to retailers across the country.

* Large Singles: 10 lb. boxes contain approximately 25 full-size banana fingers which are perfect for operations receiving frequent deliveries and preferring larger bananas.

* Smaller Singles: 40 lb. boxes contain 150 consistently sized, single banana fingers which are perfect for schools and other portion-controlled applications.

Yield - Varies with fruit grade (thickness), length and shape.

6" (with peel) - Sliced = 3/4 cup, Mashed = 1/3 cup 8" (with peel) - Sliced = 1 cup, Mashed = 1/2 cup 10" (with peel) - Sliced = 1-1/4 cup, Mashed = 3/4 cup Storage - Bananas continue to ripen after shipping. The ideal temperature for ripe bananas is 60 degrees F.
Use this chart to determine the shelf life of bananas under varying temperatures.

60 degrees F bananas ripen 1/2 stage per day.

65 degrees F bananas ripen 2/3 stage per day.

70 degrees F bananas ripen 1 full stage per day.

75 degrees F bananas ripen up to 2 full stages per day.

Do not store bananas below 60 degrees F to avoid chill injury.

Serving Tips - Bananas are one of the most versatile fruits. They can be used all parts of the day and in all kinds of recipes. They never go to waste because even the ripest bananas are sweet and can be used in a variety
of desserts and other treats.

Color (Ripening) Chart

Stage 4: (More Yellow Than Green) Ready for delivery to restaurants and institutions.

Stage 5: (Yellow With Green Tip) Firm texture, good for use in recipes such as fruit salads.

Stage 6: (Full Yellow) Eat out of hand use on cereals, waffles, oatmeal and fruit or salad bars.

Stage 7: (Yellow Flecked With Brown) Sweeter flavor and texture. Perfect for dessert recipes and eating from hand.

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