Cooking Fresh Bananas (Matoke)

Our Cooking Fresh Bananas (Matoke) are sourced from key banana-producing regions of Tanzania and supplied at optimum green maturity for cooking purposes. Tanzania is known for its rich diversity of cooking banana varieties, each offering unique texture and culinary suitability.

These bananas are a major staple food in many Tanzanian households and are widely used for matoke stews, banana chips, boiled dishes, roasted meals, and mashed foods. They have a firm texture, high starch content, and mild flavor that absorbs spices and sauces very well.

All bananas are carefully harvested, handled hygienically, and graded to meet quality standards for local consumption, wholesale supply, and export markets.

Common Cooking Banana Varieties in Tanzania:
• Mshale – Firm texture, widely used for boiling and frying
• Malindi – Popular in coastal regions, good for steaming and stews
• Bukoba – Staple cooking banana from the Lake Zone, excellent for matoke
• Mzuzu – Starchy variety suitable for boiling and mashing
• Kisukari cha Kupika – Mildly sweet but firm, usable for cooking
• Local Highland Matoke varieties – Seasonal availability

Quality & Specifications:
• Origin: Tanzania
• Type: Fresh cooking bananas (Matoke)
• Varieties: Mshale, Malindi, Bukoba, Mzuzu, and other local types
• Harvest Stage: Green / unripe
• Free from pests, rot, and chemical residues
• Export-quality grading available

Nutritional Value (Approx.):
• High in carbohydrates and starch
• Rich in dietary fiber
• Good source of potassium and magnesium
• Contains vitamins B6 and C
• Low fat and cholesterol-free

Packaging Options:
• Retail: Bunches or fingers
• Bulk packaging: Wooden crates or cartons
• Export packaging: Ventilated cartons
• Custom/private label packaging available