{"product_id":"congo-cooking-bananas-hard-green-guineo-not-for-ripening-4-pound-box-1-8-kilograms","title":"Congo Cooking Bananas, Hard Green, Guineo, Not For Ripening 4 pound Box (1.8 Kilograms)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Since 1979 Congo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Cooking Bananas: Premium Congo cooking bananas, also known as Guineo, delivered hard and green specifically for cooking applications rather than eating raw, suitable for traditional Caribbean and Latin American recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous 4-Pound Box: Each box contains 1.8 kilograms (4 pounds) of carefully selected hard green cooking bananas, providing ample quantity for multiple meals and family gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary Versatility: Suitable for a wide variety of cooking methods including boiling, frying, baking, and mashing to create authentic dishes like tostones, mofongo, plantain chips, and traditional stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Green Quality: Specially harvested and packed in their firm, unripe state to ensure optimal starch content and texture for cooking, maintaining their structure during preparation and delivering the authentic taste expected in cooked plantain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential Staple Ingredient: A fundamental component in many tropical and international cuisines, these cooking bananas serve as a nutritious carbohydrate source and versatile side dish that complements both savory and sweet preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage and Usage: Store in a cool, dry place and use while still green and firm for optimal cooking results in savory dishes, soups, and side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e These Congo cooking bananas arrive in their hard green state, specifically selected for cooking applications. Each box contains 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) of these versatile guineo bananas. Unlike dessert bananas, these cooking bananas maintain their firm, starchy texture, making them ideal for traditional preparations such as boiling, frying, or baking. The hard green stage ensures they are ready for immediate culinary use in savory dishes, soups, and side dishes. Store in a cool, dry place and use while still green and firm for optimal cooking results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 0703557843556\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Since 1979 Congo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49043927203958,"sku":"B08TYQ5KF8","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/6770\/2134\/files\/71cKsvQu9KL.jpg?v=1792249604","url":"https:\/\/usgrocerystore.com\/products\/congo-cooking-bananas-hard-green-guineo-not-for-ripening-4-pound-box-1-8-kilograms","provider":"US Grocery Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}