Green and yellow plantain is popular in Africa, Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian countries is often referred to as a cooking banana. plantains resemble banana but they are longer in length, thicker skinned, and starchier in flavor. in most countries, plantains are used more like a vegetable than a fruit. they are not suitable for eating raw unless very ripe, when they turn completely black. one half of a large plantain is low in sodium, high in potassium and vitamin a, and a good source of fiber.
