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.
Plantain fruits resemble bananas but are longer, have a thicker skin, and contain more starch. They are a major staple in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. They are usually eaten cooked unless they are very ripe. Plantains are especially important in the humid lowlands of West and Central Africa.