Vietnam might have a long way to go to catch up with the Philippines in terms of banana production. But, Vietnamese bananas can gain more popularity worldwide if we have a strategic plan to deal with arising challenges.
How Much Do You Know About The Cultivation of Envoy and Siamese Bananas in Vietnam?
Unlike the Philippines – the world’s largest banana exporter, Vietnam does not rely only on one banana variety. Our country is famous for being home to over 30 precious banana species. Among them, Pisang Awak is exported in the largest quantity.
In Vietnamese, Pisang Awak is known as chuối xiêm (Siamese banana) or envoy banana (chuối sứ).
In Thai, it is called as kluai nam wa. In Uganda, people call it Kayinja. Meanwhile, in Australia , it is known as Ducasse.
No matter how we call them, they’ve already won the hearts of millions of people in different communities worldwide. Each day, Vietnam might export up to hundreds of tons of banana overseas.
The largest banana importers are the Middle East, China, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, UAE, and Russia.
Why Are Envoy and Siamese Bananas Popular?
Vietnam has up to 30 banana varieties differing in shape, size, flavor, and texture. One thing they have in common, though, is the sweet creamy and firm flesh.
It is such a challenge to resist a perfectly ripened banana. But how much do you know about the importance of this Southeast Asian native fruit? Our article below will guide you through the potential beneficial attributes of Vietnamese bananas.
Pisang Awak Is Packed With A Ton of Precious Nutrients
Bananas consist of nine types of minerals and eleven types of vitamins such as vitamins A, B (except B-12), E, and K, manganese, magnesium, copper, and potassium. They are fat-free, high-calorie, antioxidant-rich, and abundant in fiber and resistant starch.
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, one medium-sized banana (118g) contains only 105 calories and provides 422 mg of potassium, 3.5g of fiber, and 24g of carbohydrates.
Pisang Awak Moderates Your Blood Sugar Levels
Pectin – a type of soluble dietary fiber found in banana makes its flesh spongy. Meanwhile, resistant starch found in green bananas acts like a soluble fiber type and reduces your appetite.
The 3.5 grams of fiber in a medium-sized banana account for 12 percent of the daily value. So, it will help you feel less hungry and moderate your blood sugar levels after eating.
Pisang Awak Improves Heart Health
Bananas are a potassium-rich fruit. One medium banana has up to 0.4 grams of potassium (9% of the RDI) helping control your blood pressure. Additionally, 9% of the RDI of magnesium also supports your heart health.
Pisang Awak Helps Reduce The Risk of Heart Diseases
Powerful antioxidants found in bananas such as catechins and dopamine reduce the risk of heart attack.
Though bananas are not an excellent choice for low-carb diet followers and diabetics, they are crucial for our heart and digestive health.
IN SHORT: Pisang Awak is an incredibly healthy fruit.
With all the advantages listed above, Vietnamese banana varieties should be one of the most consumed fruits around the globe.
Eco-Fruits Co., Ltd.’s Dedication to Providing Top-of-the-line Fresh Vietnamese Banana Varieties to Customers All over the World
According to some experts, despite the more affordable price and higher quality, Vietnamese bananas cannot be the biggest competitor in the field. The unattractive appearance andlow-quality preservation work are here to blame.
In 2017, only 70 percent of bananas exported to the EU market met its high aesthetic standard.
Eco-Fruits Co.Ltd is a repuatable Vietnamese brand specializing in exporting local agricultural products to markets all over the world. We not only join hands in improving the quality of Vietnamese agricultural products but also introduce them to foreign customers.
Based in Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam, Eco-Fruits Co., Ltd. is proud to be one of the largest organic fruit and condiment distributors in our country. Not only appreciating the importance of high-quality ingredients, but we also understand the consistent expectations of our customers of the best service at all times.
The key philosophies of Eco-Fruits Co., Ltd. revolve around Quality, Timing, and Reliability.
To ensure stable supplies as well as preserve the consistent quality of our export products, we ensure that our providers strictly follow VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards.
Eco-Fruits Co., Ltd. has grown a lot since our official launch and now distributes tropical fruits to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Russia, Czech Republic, etc. But our growth will not stop here. We plan to work with the best wholesale importers all over the world.
With a dedication to providing top-of-the-range agricultural products as well as our long line of lasting partnerships, Eco-Fruits Co., Ltd. guarantees to distribute the finest organic products and the most reliable service to clients worldwide.
If time permits, check out our fruit and condiment catalogue to see why so many wholesale importers have joined us!
