Quick answer
Ripe plantain: Ripe plantain, with yellow skin spotted black, is sweet and soft. Fried, it is the classic side for ndolè and grilled fish. Ours comes from Muyuka, in Cameroon’s South-West region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Plantain mûr
- Scientific name
- Musa × paradisiaca
- Origin
- Muyuka · South-West
- Category
- Plantains & bananas
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh, frozen (sliced)
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Ripe plantain?
Ripe plantain, with yellow skin spotted black, is sweet and soft. Fried, it is the classic side for ndolè and grilled fish.
Its scientific name is Musa × paradisiaca.
Where does Ripe plantain come from?
Our Ripe plantain comes from Muyuka, in the South-West region (capital Buea). Growing areas in the region: Tiko, Kumba, Muyuka, Mamfe, Limbe. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Ripe plantain?
Plantains are cooked at every stage: green for boiling or stewing, ripe for frying.
Pack size: 6 fingers · ~2 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh, frozen (sliced).
How should you store Ripe plantain?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Ripe 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 Ripe plantain called in French?
In French: Plantain mûr.
How do I store Ripe plantain?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Ripe 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.
