Abstract :
Bananas are herbaceous fruit plants originating from regions in Asia Southeast
(including Indonesia). This plant then spread to Africa (Madagascar), South and
Central America. In West Java, bananas are called by Cau in Central Java and East
Java called gedang.
Banana is one of the fruit plants that has a prospect quite bright, where everyone
likes to consume bananas. Plant bananas can live well in areas that have a tropical
climate an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. Even in dry conditions it still works
life, this has to do with the stem which contains water.
Banana peels are a considerable amount of waste (banana waste). Banana peels
are usually just thrown away and left so that the economic value is low. This is
unfortunate because it turns out that banana peels also have many benefits. The
nutritional content of banana peels is quite complete, such as carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, B vitamins, vitamin C and water. These nutritional
elements can be used as a source of energy and antibodies for the human body.
Banana peel has great potential as a new source of nutrition, which is far more
economical, easy, and environmentally friendly. Because it will reduce household
waste, food production, etc. With the nutritional content presented previously, surely
it's time we start to look at the benefits of this banana peel, especially for health. Plus
banana peels can be processed with a variety of food menus that are no less tasty than
the results of processed bananas and other fruit