Plantains Vs. Bananas: 5 Differences That Set Them Apart

By Yash Lakhan December 11th, 2023 Image Credit: Unsplash Image Credit: Unsplash

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Appearance

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Shelf Life

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Price

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Nutrition

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Flavour

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