INKA CROPS Plantain Chips are made from fruit grown, harvested, and prepared in the tropical region of Ucayali,
in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

Plantains are a fruit (or are they a starchy vegetable?) that look like large bananas; sometimes they are green and unripe, and sometimes they are ripened, yellow, and sweet — they all need to be cooked to be consumed.

Our Plantain Chips are a tasty treat that can be enjoyed as a side dish with a sandwich, used as an accompaniment for dips, or can be eaten right from the bag. They are available in 3 delicious flavors.

AMAZON RAINFOREST PLANTAIN FARMING

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PLANTAIN CHIPS, Sea Salt

4 oz

INGREDIENTS

Plantains, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt

  • Extremely versatile
  • Our top selling flavor
Plantain Sea Salt Nutrition Facts
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PLANTAIN CHIPS, Chile Picante

4 oz

INGREDIENTS

Plantains, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Seasoning Powder (corn maltodextrin, salt, chili pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, paprika, acidity regulator [citric acid], oregano, anticaking agent [silicon dioxide], color [paprika oleoresin], capiscum oleoresin)

  • Zesty Flavor
  • Mildly Spicy
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PLANTAIN CHIPS, Sweet

3.25 oz

INGREDIENTS

Ripe and Sweet Plantains, High Oleic Sunflower Oil

  • Naturally sweet
  • No sugar or flavor added

IS PLANTAIN CONSIDERED A FRUIT OR A VEGETABLE?

The plantain is essentially a fruit. It belongs to the family of bananas, specifically the Musa genus. However, it is mostly used as a vegetable because of its higher starch content and low sugar.

The best part is, plantains can be used in all their forms. You don’t have to wait until they become ripe to eat them. They are usually found in green and yellow colors. Out of these, the green ones are raw and are mostly used after boiling and frying. The yellow ones are the ripe fruits used for making chips, stir-fries, and a wide variety of side-dishes. When they turn almost black, they become soft and sweet. You can eat them on their own at this stage.

Why are plantains used as vegetables?

Despite not being an actual vegetable, plantains are used just like a vegetable. They’re a lot like potatoes, in a way. Boil them, mash them, fry them, make chips, whatever you like. The main reason is the high starch content, paired with a very low sugar content. The only time plantains are sweet is when they’re black and starting to soften.

Plantains are a staple in savory dishes in the Caribbeans, and Central and South America. If you’ve ever visited one of these regions you’ll know their cuisine is vastly different from Western and American cuisine.

(Courtesy foodiosity.com)