Two Categories of Food Allergies. 1  Immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated. Symptoms result from the bodyâs immune system making antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. 2  Non-IgE mediated. Other parts of the bodyâs immune system react to a certain food.
The nutritional value of plantain is even greater than that of its closest relation banana. Photo: Secretlondon123's via Flickr When cooked, the fruit is extremely low in fat, high in fibre and starch. It is very low in cholesterol and salt too.
Plantains are always cooked; never eaten raw. When the peel of a plantain is green to yellow, the flavor of the flesh is bland and its texture is starchy. As the plantain ripens its high starch content changes to sugar and the peel changes to brown or black.hen green, the plantain is like a starchy vegetable with qualities similar to a potato. When a plantainâs skin is bright green and it feels firm to the touch itâs perfect for making delicious snack treats â tostones and plantain chips and for making a delicious soup.