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.
What Nutrients Do Plantains Have? Eat plantains as a source of potassium. A close relative of bananas, plantains are a staple in southeast Asian cuisine. The fruits, green in color when unripe and blackened when ripe, feel firm to the touch with a slightly bitter flavor when eaten raw.