{"id":15619783295353,"title":"Plantain, Black","handle":"green-plantain-copy","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"3598\" data-start=\"3582\" data-section-id=\"1j0niw0\"\u003eBlack Plantain\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3600\" data-section-id=\"y8nbwi\"\u003eDescription\/Taste:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3985\" data-start=\"3624\"\u003eBlack Plantains, also known as Fully Ripe Plantains or Sweet Plantains, have reached full ripeness, with their skins turning almost completely black. The flesh becomes soft, tender, and intensely sweet as the starches convert almost entirely into natural sugars. When cooked, they develop rich caramel, honey and banana flavours with a wonderfully soft texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4012\" data-start=\"3987\" data-section-id=\"zeu9ys\"\u003eSeasons\/Availability:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4147\" data-start=\"4014\"\u003eBlack Plantains are available year-round. They are simply fully ripened plantains and may continue ripening naturally after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4177\" data-start=\"4149\" data-section-id=\"jggiti\"\u003eUses \u0026amp; Flavour Pairings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4470\" data-start=\"4179\"\u003eBlack Plantains are perfect for frying to produce sweet caramelised slices known as maduros. They are also delicious baked, grilled or incorporated into desserts and sweet savoury dishes. They pair beautifully with cinnamon, coconut, chocolate, rum, pork, jerk seasoning and tropical fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4512\" data-start=\"4472\" data-section-id=\"1bhxqyi\"\u003eNutritional Information \u0026amp; Allergens:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4710\" data-start=\"4514\"\u003eBlack Plantains provide dietary fibre, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Their higher natural sugar content makes them an excellent source of quick energy. Naturally free from common allergens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4740\" data-start=\"4712\" data-section-id=\"s5wsmv\"\u003ePreparation and Storage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4927\" data-start=\"4742\"\u003ePeel carefully as the softened flesh is more delicate. Best cooked before serving. Store at room temperature until fully ripe and use promptly once the skin becomes predominantly black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4941\" data-start=\"4929\" data-section-id=\"14aghy6\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5179\" data-start=\"4943\"\u003eFully ripe plantains are an essential ingredient throughout Caribbean, Central and South American, and African cuisine. 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The flesh becomes soft, tender, and intensely sweet as the starches convert almost entirely into natural sugars. When cooked, they develop rich caramel, honey and banana flavours with a wonderfully soft texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4012\" data-start=\"3987\" data-section-id=\"zeu9ys\"\u003eSeasons\/Availability:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4147\" data-start=\"4014\"\u003eBlack Plantains are available year-round. They are simply fully ripened plantains and may continue ripening naturally after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4177\" data-start=\"4149\" data-section-id=\"jggiti\"\u003eUses \u0026amp; Flavour Pairings:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4470\" data-start=\"4179\"\u003eBlack Plantains are perfect for frying to produce sweet caramelised slices known as maduros. They are also delicious baked, grilled or incorporated into desserts and sweet savoury dishes. They pair beautifully with cinnamon, coconut, chocolate, rum, pork, jerk seasoning and tropical fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4512\" data-start=\"4472\" data-section-id=\"1bhxqyi\"\u003eNutritional Information \u0026amp; Allergens:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4710\" data-start=\"4514\"\u003eBlack Plantains provide dietary fibre, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Their higher natural sugar content makes them an excellent source of quick energy. Naturally free from common allergens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4740\" data-start=\"4712\" data-section-id=\"s5wsmv\"\u003ePreparation and Storage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4927\" data-start=\"4742\"\u003ePeel carefully as the softened flesh is more delicate. Best cooked before serving. Store at room temperature until fully ripe and use promptly once the skin becomes predominantly black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4941\" data-start=\"4929\" data-section-id=\"14aghy6\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5179\" data-start=\"4943\"\u003eFully ripe plantains are an essential ingredient throughout Caribbean, Central and South American, and African cuisine. Their natural sweetness has made them a favourite accompaniment to both savoury dishes and desserts for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e"}