Cut into thin slices and deep-fried to a perfect golden brown, plantain chips are a beloved snack throughout Africa. Sprinkled with a bit of salt or spices for extra flavor, they're the ultimate party ...

Across Africa, sweet banana fritters are a cherished snack or dessert. Ripe bananas are mashed and combined with flour, sugar ...

The annoying thing about analysing Africa’s international plantain trade is that the customs (HS) code for plantains – 080310 – is very often also used for bananas in many records.

Pando is the world's largest tree. Its name means "I spread" in Latin, and it does indeed spread: The organism has given rise ...

Asian cuisine, try these jammy plantains and black beans in charred poblano sauce for filling high-fiber tacos.

The flavor profile, Oduro told me, is typical in West Africa, but here it took the form of the classic Italian egg dish. It features ripe plantain and is seasoned with chicken bouillon ...