Banana or Plantain?

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Which fruit is commonly mistaken for unripe yellow bananas?

  • Papayas
  • Coconuts
  • Mangoes
  • Plantains (correct)

What is the main difference between yellow bananas and plantains?

  • Yellow bananas are sweeter (correct)
  • Yellow bananas are usually consumed raw
  • Yellow bananas are higher in starch content
  • Yellow bananas are more bitter

Why are plantains often baked or fried instead of consumed raw?

  • They are easier to digest when cooked
  • They are too hard to eat raw
  • They are more flavorful when cooked (correct)
  • They are poisonous when raw

What type of fish is commonly used in traditional Caribbean cuisine?

<p>Flying fish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another popular type of fish for cooking in the Caribbean?

<p>Saltfish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fruit is commonly mistaken for unripe yellow bananas?

<p>Plantains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between yellow bananas and plantains?

<p>Yellow bananas are sweeter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are plantains often baked or fried instead of consumed raw?

<p>Plantains are too bitter to be eaten raw (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fish represents a staple food in traditional Caribbean cuisine?

<p>Flying fish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a popular cooking method for plantains in the Caribbean?

<p>Frying (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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