In Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay it is banana. In Spain, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador and Equatorial Guinea it is banana. In Cuba it is the banana. In the Dominican Republic and in the rest of the named countries, it is guinea.
It is incredible how an element, action, verb, can be said in different ways depending on its country of origin. This list has been compiled thinking especially of those of us who live surrounded or have recurring contact with people who speak Spanish, but we come from different places and that is why we ask the question all the time: how do they say in your country…?
Special thanks to my friends Johellen, Sucel, Rocio, Crystal and her husband Manu, who inspired me to start this list a few years ago, to my blogger friends, to you our readers who support us and to me. I would like you to continue helping us to make this list keep growing.
General Points of the Management that comes within Pests
For the Management app that comes under Pests, Health Anomalies and Weeds, the following general considerations have to be estimated:
- In the control of pests, health anomalies and weeds, whenever possible, biological, biotechnological, cultural and physical methods will prevail over chemical methods. These methods will be used in the context of tactics that integrate each and every one of the points of the farm and of the agricultural system that favor their control.
How are they known as bananas in Spain?
In Spain we mention banana, but I know that in Latin America they say banana.
In this way, in certain countries we call it plantain, but if we transport ourselves to Central America, we will appreciate that they call it plantain or banana, while in Cuba they call it guineo.
Banana
Name according to its geographical location In Mexico, Spain and other countries, the banana is the plurality of this fruit that can be eaten raw. Medium in size, sweet in taste and yellow in color when ripe, it is one of the most popular fruits in the world. In some other countries, on the other hand, the banana is the much larger variety of this fruit, that is, the «male banana». Green in color before ripening and yellow with copper or black at its best, this fruit is impossible to eat raw. In certain countries of Central and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and the Dominican Republic), the fruit covered by a green skin when it is immature and yellow when it is when it is ripe. Its pulp is white. Its shape is cylindrical. The banana is a starchy fruit with a sweet taste. It is frequent to eat raw. Other Names In Mexico, the much larger variety of plantain is known as «plátano macho.» In South America it is called “big banana” or “cooking banana”. It is also called “hartón banana” or “green banana”. Apart from the banana, the plantain is also known as «guineo» in Ecuador and «cambur» in Venezuela. Physical appearance The plantain is much larger than the plantain or plantain. Its initial color is green, but as it matures it turns yellow with multiple black and copper spots or stripes. Its peel or peel is considerably thicker than that of the common banana. The plantain or plantain is green before ripening. After ripening it turns yellow. It usually measures between 15 and 20 centimeters on average. Taste When eaten raw, its taste is very bitter. In truth, the banana is not assimilable. However, when it is cooked it achieves a sweet taste with a soft texture. Its taste at the moment when the fruit has matured is sweet. In most cases, it is astringent, sometimes dry, and even rubbery or chewy in texture. Consumption Cooked, fried, grilled or pureed, never raw. It is used in prepared foods such as rice. Also as a dessert or snack if it is fried. Raw, beyond that it can be baked into a pancake or bread. It is used in desserts or as a snack. Producing countries It is generated primarily in tropical countries, such as southern Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Costa Rica, etc. Uganda, Ecuador, the Philippines, Brazil and also India are world leaders in banana production. Nutrition Facts Bananas are an amazing source of starch and fiber. It does not contain fat or protein. It also has a high energy content. Banana is considered a very nutritious food. That is because it is an essential source of potassium, magnesium and iron. It also contributes vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin Y as well and a lot of fiber.