Quick answer
Green plantain: Green plantain is the most eaten staple in Cameroon. Boiled, fried as chips or simmered in kondrè, it goes with almost every dish. Ours comes from Njombé, in Cameroon’s Littoral region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Plantain vert
- Scientific name
- Musa × paradisiaca
- Origin
- Njombé · Littoral
- Category
- Plantains & bananas
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh, frozen
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Green plantain?
Green plantain is the most eaten staple in Cameroon. Boiled, fried as chips or simmered in kondrè, it goes with almost every dish.
Its scientific name is Musa × paradisiaca.
Where does Green plantain come from?
Our Green plantain comes from Njombé, in the Littoral region (capital Douala). Growing areas in the region: Penja, Njombé, Loum, Mbanga, Édéa. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Green plantain?
Plantains are cooked at every stage: green for boiling or stewing, ripe for frying.
You will find it in these dishes: Mbongo tchobi, Kondrè.
Pack size: Hand of 6 fingers · ~2 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh, frozen.
How should you store Green plantain?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Green plantain in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Green plantain called in French?
In French: Plantain vert.
Which dishes use Green plantain?
Mbongo tchobi, Kondrè.
How do I store Green plantain?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Green plantain be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
