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Plantains vs. Bananas: What’s the Difference?

Plantains and bananas make look similar, but they have very noticeable differences. The difference between plantains and bananas lies in their flavor, texture, size, and where they’re grown. Plantains tend to be larger than bananas and are eaten ripe or unripe (while sweet or savory), while bananas are only eaten when they are ripe and sweet. Read more on the differences between plantains and bananas below.

How and Where They Are Grown

Bananas are grown in about 135 countries, but primarily in India and China. Plantains, on the other hand, are grown primarily in Africa, but also in Colombia and other South American countries. Bananas and plantains both grow in bunches (called “hands”) from a tree, in countries that have humid and tropical climates.

Flavor, Texture, and Use

Bananas can be eaten raw, whereas plantains, at any stage of ripeness, need to be cooked in order to be eaten. Bananas are often softer and creamier than plantains, whereas plantains are generally starchier, and have a more mild flavor

Frangipani or Plumeria.

Known in India as the "Tree of Life" — even branches cut from the tree continue to bloom, symbolizing the human soul's eternal striving towards God. A favorite flower of Krishna, planted in large numbers near Buddhist temples, these trees have earned another name — "Temple Tree."

The scent of plumeria is reminiscent of citrus, spices, jasmine, and gardenias, but it is unique and completely incomparable. The genus Plumeria is named after the 17th-century French botanist Charles Plumier. The name Frangipani takes us back to the 16th century – it is the name of a noble Italian family, one of whose marquises created a perfume with the scent of Plumeria.