Banana Consumption Research Articles

Effects of Cavendish banana consumption on Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) of football athletes (age 15)

Effects of Cavendish banana consumption on Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) of football athletes (age 15)

Comparing the Combination of Banana Consumption and Deep Breathing Exercises with Banana Consumption Alone and Deep Breathing Exercises Alone for Anxiety, and Depression among Postmenopausal Women: A Research Protocol

Introduction: Sleep disturbances are associated with increased healthcare costs and negative health outcomes. Oestrogen levels decrease after menopause, which may also be accompanied by deterioration in cognitive function along with the symptoms of depression and depressive disorders. Need for the study: The need of the study is evident in postmenopausal women, where physiological changes lead to a decline in vital hormones such as oestrogen and melatonin, contributing to anxiety, depression, and obstructive sleep apnoea. Consuming fruits rich in tryptophan which is a precursor of melatonin and serotonin can reduce sleep disorders and enhance sleep quality. Fruits containing tryptophan and melatonin can improve the sleep quality of healthy adults when consumed for seven days. Bananas are the prime example of nutritious food which enhances the mood-boosting benefits of serotonin. Deep breathing exercises are effective in reducing menopausal symptoms and help to manage stress related to life and menopause. Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of a combination of banana consumption and deep breathing exercises with banana consumption alone and deep breathing exercises alone for managing sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression among post-menopausal women. Materials and Methods: A random 3-arm parallel intervention study will be carried out at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawangi Meghe Wardha, and Near Mai Hospital, Gandhi Nagar Arvi Naka Wardha, Maharashtra, India. The study will be conducted from May 2023 to May 2026. A random sampling technique will be used to select the sample. A total of 135 post-menopausal women, meeting the inclusion criteria will be chosen for the study. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be used to evaluate sleep deprivation, the self-rating anxiety and depression scale will be used to assess depression and anxiety, and serum magnesium tests along with demographic variables will be recorded. Statistical analysis will be performed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), among the outcome variables between the three groups. A p-value less than 0.05 will be considered as statistically significant.

The Impact of Banana Consumption on Bangladeshi Rickshaw Pullers' Assessing Cholesterol, Liver and Blood Pressure Functions

Background: The physical demands of labor, such as those performed by rickshaw puller, have a significant influence on food intake. It is hoped that the findings of this study may be utilized as a consideration to maintain the health of rickshaw puller so that they are kept in excellent physical condition. Eating bananas can enhance energy. The study's objective was to find out how well bananas affected cholesterol, liver, and blood pressure functions. Method: Samples for this experimental investigation were gathered from the entire population of 40 people. Before and after eating bananas, their' blood pressure, liver function, and lipid function were measured. In this study, a paired t test was used to analyze the data. Findings: According to the data analysis, there was no discernible variation in the rickshaw pullers' blood pressure and liver function readings before and after consuming bananas (p>0.05). The findings revealed that there was significant discrepancy in the workers' measurements of lipid function before and after consuming bananas (p˂0.05).

The effectiveness of banana consumption on blood pressure, liver function, and lipid function in construction workers

Introduction: Food consumption has a substantial impact on the physical condition of work for unskilled individuals like construction workers because their activity demands a lot of energy. Consumption of bananas can increase energy, so it is hoped that the results of this study can be used as a consideration to maintain the health of construction workers so that they are kept in good condition. The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of bananas on blood pressure, liver function, and lipid function. Methods: This is an experimental study with samples taken from the total population of 15 employees. The blood pressure, liver function, and lipid function measurements in construction workers were made before and after consuming bananas. The analysis of the data in this study was conducted by a paired t test. Results: Based on the data analysis, the result showed that there was no significant difference in blood pressure and liver function measurements between the workers before and after consuming bananas (p>​​0.05). Meanwhile, the results showed that there was a significant difference in lipid function measurements between the workers before and after consuming bananas (p<​​0.05). Conclusion: The effectiveness of banana consumption can be seen in the examination of lipid function. However, there is no effect on the blood pressure or liver function of the workers.

Green synthesized silver nanoparticles from eucalyptus leaves can enhance shelf life of banana without penetrating in pulp.

Bananas are exposed to serious post-harvest problems resulting in agricultural and economic losses across the world. The severity of problem is linked with the process of rapid ripening and pathogens attack. Such problems have led to economic losses as well as a lower yield of nutritionally rich bananas. The global demand to increase the life span of bananas and their protection from pathogens-borne diseases urged the use of antimicrobial edible coatings of nanoparticles. The present experiment has explored the innovative development of green synthesized nanoparticles from Eucalyptus leaf extract (ELE) to increase the shelf life of bananas up to 32 days from the day of collection. Statistically significant results were recorded (P = 0.05) by applying five different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in ranges of 0.01-0.05%. Various morphological and physiological parameters such as color, decay, firmness, weight loss, pulp to peel ratio, pH, titrable acidity (TA), phenolic contents, protein estimation, ethylene production, starch content and total soluble sugars were measured in Cavendish banana (Basrai). Bananas treated with 0.01% AgNPs showed maximum control on its ripeness over morphological and physiological changes. The increase in shelf life was in order 0.01%>0.02%>0.03%>0.04%>0.05%> control. Further, AgNPs reduced the process of ripening by controlling ethylene production. The result has also proved the safety of banana consumption by simple removal of banana peel as penetration of AgNPs from the peel to the pulp was not detected. It is recommended to use 0.01% AgNPs to enhance the shelf life of banana without effecting its nutritive value.

The Effectiveness Of Kepok Banana ( Musa Paradisiaca. L) Consumption On Reducing First Trimester Igravidarum Emesis

Emesis gravidarum is a complaint that often occurs in pregnant women, especially in the first trimester. In addition to pharmacological drugs, emesis gravidarum can also be treated non-pharmacologically. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the consumption of kepok bananas (Musa Paradisiaca Formatypica) on the reduction of first trimester emesis gravidarum in the Independent Midwife Practice (PMB) Susanti Pekanbaru City. The study was conducted from June to August 2021. The type of research used was pre-experimental with a one-group pre-post-test design which did not use a control group, but previously the group had pretest observations so that researchers could compare changes. The population of this study was 15 respondents. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling. The research instrument is a questionnaire sheet and bivariate data analysis. From the results of the study, it is known that the average emesis gravidarum before consuming banana kepok is 9.27 and the average emesis gravidarum after consuming banana kepok is 7.00. The results of the paired T-test showed the effectiveness of kepok banana consumption on decreasing first trimester emesis gravidarum with p value 0.000 < 0.05. From the results of this study, it is expected that pregnant women who experience emesis gravidarum can consume kepok bananas boiled for 40 minutes 3 times a day. Researchers suggest to health workers to be able to provide education about the benefits of kepok bananas to pregnant women in the first time who experience emesis gravidarum.

Banana Intake Relieves the Stress of Daily Life in Healthy Adult Volunteers: An Open, Randomized, Parallel-Group Comparative Study

Bananas are a well-balanced typical prebiotic food rich in dietary fiber, oligosaccharides, vitamins, and minerals. However, evidence supporting the stress-relieving effects of banana consumption in daily life is scarce. Therefore, we investigated the effects of banana-intake on stress-related markers, such as the intestinal environment, biochemical markers, autonomic balance, and mood status, in an open, randomized, parallel-group controlled trial using 20 healthy adult volunteers divided into a banana-intake group (n = 13 subjects, two bananas daily for 2 weeks) and a non-intake control group (n = 7, no banana-intake for 2 weeks). We measured the intestinal environmental marker urinary indoxyl sulfate, stress markers (salivary cortisol and chromogranin A), autonomic nervous system activity markers (heart rate, natural logarithm of low-frequency power [LnLF], natural logarithm of high-frequency power [LnHF], and LnLF/LnHF ratio), and mood status before and after the 2-week experimental period. We assessed the rate of change before and after banana-intake for all parameters by performing comparisons between the banana-intake and the non-intake control group as well as between the effective and ineffective groups within the banana-intake group. There was no significant difference in the rate of change for all parameters before and after banana-intake compared with the non-intake group. However, approximately 50% of the banana-intake group showed decreased urinary indoxyl sulfate; decreased cortisol and chromogranin A levels; decreased heartbeat and LnLF power, increased LnHF power, and decreased LnLF/LnHF ratio; a decrease in the five negative subscales, an increase in the two positive subscales, and a decrease in total mood disorder score. Our findings suggest that banana-intake for 2 weeks improves the intestinal environment, leads to predominant parasympathetic activity, and provides stress relief and psychological stability in approximately 50% of healthy adults.

Nutritional habits of adolescent tennis players pre-, during, and post-match play.

Adolescence is accompanied by unique nutritional needs that must be addressed to support healthy growth and development. Energy intake and nutrient needs are exaggerated by athletic participation, and thus special attention to dietary choices in adolescent athletes is warranted. We investigated the nutritional habits of competitive adolescent tennis players. Forty-five athletes (14F/31M, 15.7±1.7yrs) completed an online nutrition questionnaire investigating pre-, during, and post-match food and drink choices, and the primary decision maker and reasoning behind these choices. The day before match play, 29% of athletes reported carbohydrate (CHO) dominant meals. Water (98%), sports drink (73%), granola or protein bar (42%), and banana (36%) consumption were the most reported fueling options during match play. For matches >2h, 64% of players reported consuming a sports beverage and 21% supplemented with other CHO food items. Regarding hydration strategy, 87% of players reported not having a targeted fluid consumption goal and 69% reported gauging their hydration intake during a match according to thirst. The day after a match, 38% of players reported returning to a normal diet. The majority of adolescent athletes (76%) reported themselves as the primary decision maker of food choices rather than the parent/guardian or coach. Availability (62%), rather than performance (38%), was the primary rationale behind food and drink choices. Findings show wide variation in eating and drinking habits in competitive adolescent tennis players pre-, during, and post-match-play, with an opportunity for improved sports nutrition application.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Vertical Price Transmission in the U.S. Fresh Banana Market

The U.S. imports about two billion dollars of fresh bananas, accounting for over 99 percent of domestic banana consumption annually. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the fresh banana supply chain and caused unexpected price movements along the marketing channel. This research investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on price adjustments in the U.S. fresh banana market. A Vector Error Correction (VEC) model was employed to evaluate the speeds of price adjustments along the U.S. banana marketing channel at the import and retail levels, and historical decomposition graphs were used to investigate the magnitude of price adjustments caused by the COVID-19 shock. The results show that the deviation from the long-run equilibrium caused by the shock was corrected faster for the import prices than retail prices. Hence, the speeds of price adjustments were asymmetric in the period of the COVID-19 shock. Additionally, the magnitudes of price changes caused by the pandemic shock were different, leading to increased price margins. These results point to the inefficiency of the banana marketing channel with welfare, policy, and agribusiness implications.

The Effectiveness of Gym Ball and Ambon Banana Consumption Against Menstrual Pain Reduction in Teenagers

Background: There are many ways to eliminate or reduce pain, both pharmacologically. Non-pharmacological pain management is safer to use because it does not cause side effects like drugs, because non-pharmacological therapy uses physiological processes. Research Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the Gym Ball and bananas on the reduction of menstrual pain in adolescents. Subjects and Method: A quasi research without a control group was conducted at SMP N 23 Surakarta, Central Java, from April to September 2019. A sample of 46 students was selected by accidental sampling. The dependent variable is menstrual pain. The independent variable is gymball and the provision of ambon bananas. Pain scale was measured by a verbal rating scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed by paired t-test. Results: Pain scores after treatment (Mean= 0.76; SD= 0.60) were lower than before treatment (Mean= 1.93; SD= 0.39), and were statistically significant (p= 0.001). Conclusion: There is an effect of gym ball and banana consumption to reduce menstrual pain.

Factor determinants of fruits consumption level in a peri-urban area of Bangladesh

The study was designed to relate fruit consumption with income and determine the influencing factors of fruit consumption at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and its surroundings. Data were collected through direct interviews from 155 respondents (90 fruit buyers and 65 non-buyers) who were selected through random sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics, Logit and Tobit model were applied to get meaningful results according to the stated objectives. The findings presented that, except banana, apple, grapes and orange had positive correlation with income and fruit consumption. Banana consumption has found negatively correlated with income. Regression results revealed that per head income and nutritional knowledge has positive and significant influence which leads to the increase in fruit consumption of buyers. On the other hand, gender inequality and higher price of fruits decrease the amount of fruit consumption. From the result of the Tobit model, we found that gender, education level, per head income, nutritional knowledge increases the fruit consumption of consumers. On the other hand, higher prices of fruits decrease the amount of fruit consumption.

Respon pertumbuhan rumput Setaria (Setaria spachelata) yang diberikan pupuk kotoran satwa Kuskus asal penangkaran

Cuscus is an arboreal animal whose habitat is in the forest with the type of food consumed are fruits, leaf shoots, and agricultural plants. Animal manure can also be used as organic fertilizer for forage plants. This study aims to determine the growth response of Setaria grass (Setaria sphacelata) given a dose of cuscus manure fertilizer with banana and avocado consumption. The study was designed in a CRD with 3 treatments. The treatments were P0 = without fertilizer (100% soil), P1 = 40 g/polybag of cuscus manure with banana consumption, and P2 = 40 g/polybag of cuscus manure with avocado consumption. Planting is done by pols on polybags measuring 30 x 25 cm. The results showed that the highest plant height of Setaria grass was found in P2 with an average of 101.70, then P1 was 101.47 and P0 was 71.16 cm/week. The results were the same for the number of leaves and tillers, P2 showed significantly higher results (P<0.05), followed by P1 and control. The application of organic fertilizer of cuscus manure with the consumption of bananas and avocados can increase the growth of Setaria grass.

Hidden European Union Trade Regulations: The Case of the Banana Import Regime and the Lack of Perception

Given the current Trump´s stated trade policy it is interesting how the EU has established silently in the past trade barriers. The banana regime (BR) has been one of the most politically sensitive, technically complicated and economically complex legal disputes. The BR has started after WWII as a protection measure for former European colonies. With the single European market, a European-wide import regime was established. BR was introduced, even though the EC had to know that it conflicted with international trade rules. The paper shows the various effects caused by the banana import regime. The banana price increase reduced the banana consumption, which led to a dead-weight loss in the EU and welfare losses of the exporting countries. On the other side, the demand for substitutes (e.g., apple, pears) increased. The efficiency of the supply chain was impaired leading to additional environmental pollution. The regulation created incentives for customs fraud. The organized crime (Mafia) received an enormous cash inflow. The BR is a deliberate violation of international law; it reduces consumer welfare, it harms environment and sustainability and leads to an inequality of income distribution. Against this background, the paper examines why neither consumers nor European politicians perceived the BR as a problem, why was there no public pressure, why there was no ecological resistance, and why the WTO-negotiations could be delayed so long.

THE IMPACT OF BANANA CONSUMPTION ON THE LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCLE RESISTANCE (A Case Study from Male Student of Medicine Faculty, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani)

Increasing the endurance performance of the lower limb muscles can not only be helped by the type and method of exercise, but consumption of the right nutrition. Bananas are one of the nutrients with a source of carbohydrates, sugar and the mineral potassium which can help the process of muscles to contract during exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving bananas on lower limb muscle endurance. And also, what is the proper mechanism for banana consumption to increase muscle endurance in the lower extremities. This research method is a quasi experimental method, with a pre-test and post-test design. Subjects were taken through probability sampling techniques with simple random sampling method. Subjects filled out a list of questions and agreement sheets, then in the pre-test, the subject pedalled an ergometer until the research subject was unable to continue the test or reached a maximum heart rate. The post-test was continued two days later by being given a banana one hour before the test and then pedalling an ergometer bicycle until it reached the same limit as the pre-test. The research results were analysed using the t test. There is a significant effect by bananas consumption on the endurance of lower extremity muscles. This shows that giving bananas is very beneficial for individuals who will do sports so that they can increase their endurance. Consuming 2 bananas before doing activities, especially before exercising, can increase the endurance of lower limb muscles and physical fitness, except for people with kidney disease. The right time to consume bananas is 60 minutes before exercising. This consumption can be done again if you want to continue sports or other activities after experiencing fatigue. Further research is needed by measuring potassium levels in the body which affect the results of giving bananas on muscle endurance so that the results obtained are more objective. In addition, for further research, there is a need for a uniform cycling technique, especially the pedaling position with the bicycle ergometer test when measuring the endurance of the muscles of the lower extremities so as not to affect the results of the study. Keywords : Lower limb muscle endurance, Banana Consumption.

Notes on the natural history of the Stump-tailed Porcupine, Coendou rufescens (Rodentia, Erethizontidae), in Colombia

Porcupines of the genusCoendouare among the least studied mammals in the Neotropics. The Stump-tailed Porcupine,Coendou rufescens, is distributed in the Andean region from Colombia and south to Bolivia. Despite its wide distribution, nothing is known about its natural history, besides observation of banana consumption in captivity. Here we present new observations on the feeding habits, diurnal activity, and the use of the tail for support during feeding obtained by means of collaborative (citizen) science. We also comment on its locomotion on land and in trees. We observed five diurnal events ofC. rufescensfeeding on infructescences of trumpet tree (Cecropia angustifoliaTrécul). During the feeding activities, the Stump-tailed Porcupine used the tail for stability and support. These are the first observations of such behavior in the wild for this species and suggest a more diurnal activity for this species which belongs to a group of rodents traditionally considered to be predominantly nocturnal.

Preferências dos consumidores de banana quanto à qualidade do fruto em Cruz das Almas – BA

The objective of this work was to conduct a research on the banana consumption preference in the city of Cruz das Almas, Bahia. The results showed that 94 people were female, 82 males and 10 did not report, totaling 186 respondents. Regarding banana consumption, 44.0% reported consuming the fruit daily because of its nutritional value (29.0%). The attribute obtained 45.0%, being the preference for the cultivar Prata (51.0%). A percentage of 46.0% was observed for in natura consumption. The largest purchase site was in free markets with 59.0%. With this, the banana consumers preferences allow to establish strategies for the development of new cultivars.

Preferências dos consumidores de banana quanto à qualidade do fruto em Cruz das Almas - BA

The objective of this work was to conduct a research on the banana consumption preference in the city of Cruz das Almas, Bahia. The results showed that 94 people were female, 82 males and 10 did not report, totaling 186 respondents. Regarding banana consumption, 44.0% reported consuming the fruit daily because of its nutritional value (29.0%). The attribute obtained 45.0%, being the preference for the cultivar Prata (51.0%). A percentage of 46.0% was observed for in natura consumption. The largest purchase site was in free markets with 59.0%. With this, the banana consumers preferences allow to establish strategies for the development of new cultivars.

Blueberry and Banana Consumption Mitigate Arachidonic, Cytochrome P450 Oxylipin Generation During Recovery from 75-Km Cycling

Abstract Objectives Oxylipins are bioactive lipid oxidation products that have vital regulatory roles in numerous physiological processes including inflammation. This study determined if 2-weeks blueberry and/or acute banana ingestion influenced generation of in n-6 and n-3 PUFA-derived oxylipins during recovery from a 75-km cycling time trial. Methods Cyclists (n = 59, 38.6 ± 1.5 years of age) were randomized to freeze-dried blueberry or placebo groups, and ingested 26 grams/d (1 cup/d fresh blueberries equivalent) for 2 weeks. Cyclists reported to the lab in an overnight fasted state and engaged in a 75-km cycling time trial (185.5 ± 5.2 min). Cyclists from each group (blueberry, placebo) were further randomized to ingestion of water-only or water with Cavendish bananas (carbohydrate intake, 0.2 g/kg every 15 min) during exercise. Blood samples were collected pre- and post-2- weeks supplementation, and then 0 h-, 1.5 h-, 3 h-, 5 h-, 24 h-, 48 h-post-exercise. Plasma oxylipins and phenolic blueberry and banana metabolites were measured with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometer (UPLC–MS/MS) using reference standards. Results Significant time × treatment effects (8 time points, 4 groups) were found for 24 blueberry-related and seven banana-related gut-derived metabolites in plasma (fdr P-value < 0.05). Significant and substantial post-exercise increases were measured for 64 of 67 identified plasma oxylipins. Oxylipins were grouped according to relevant fatty acid substrates [arachidonic acid (ARA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), α-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), and enzyme systems [cytochrome P450 (CYP), lipoxygenase (LOX)]. Banana and blueberry ingestion were independently associated with significant post-exercise reductions in pro-inflammatory ARA-CYP HETEs and DiHETrEs (treatment effect, fdr P-value = 0.003). These trial differences were especially apparent within the first three hours of recovery from the 75-km cycling bout. Conclusions Prolonged and intensive exercise evoked a transient but robust increase in plasma levels of oxylipins, with a strong attenuation effect of ARA-CYP oxylipins linked to acute carbohydrate intake from bananas and 2-weeks ingestion of blueberries. Funding Sources Dole Foods, Westlake Village, CA.

Urinary levels of organophosphate pesticides and predictors of exposure in pre-school and school children living in agricultural and urban communities from south Spain

Background. Despite the widespread use of organophosphate (OP) pesticides, information on predictors of children's exposure to such pesticides is scarce.Objective. To assess exposure to OP pesticides in children 3-11 year-old living in agricultural communities and urban areas from Andalusia (Southern Spain), and to identify the main determinants of exposure.Methods. A longitudinal study was conducted in children 3-11-year-old children living in agricultural communities and urban areas from the provinces of Almeria, Granada and Huelva (Andalusia, Spain) between 2010 and 2011. Urinary levels of six dialkylphosphate (DAP) metabolites were measured by UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS at the periods of low and high pesticide use in the agriculture (LPU and HPU, respectively). Information on sociodemographic characteristics, parental occupation, residential history, lifestyle and diet, among other relevant factors, was obtained from questionnaires administered to the mothers.Results. A total of 559 and 597 children participated in LPU and HPU periods, respectively. The proportion of urine samples below LOD was 67.4% for ΣDMs (sum of dimethyl metabolites), 77% for ΣDEs (sum of diethyl metabolites) and 58.5% for ΣDAPs (sum of total dialkylphosphate metabolites) in LPU period, and 50.4% for ΣDMs, 65.3% for ΣDEs and 43.9% for ΣDAPs in HPU period. Significantly greater urinary ΣDAP, ΣDM and ΣDE levels were observed in HPU relative to LPU period. Maternal schooling years, proximity of the house to crops or greenhouses, use of insecticides at home, spraying the garden with pesticides, storage of pesticides at home, house cleaning frequency, as well as child's frequency of bath/shower, were found to be the major predictors of urinary levels of ΣDAP. Likewise, not washing fruit and vegetables before consumption and banana consumption were also identified as determinants of the exposure levels.Conclusions. Urinary levels of metabolites of OP pesticides found in this study were relatively lower compared to similar studies. DAP levels were significantly increased in HPU period. Maternal schooling years and variables related to residential environment and home exposures were identified as the most relevant determinants of DAP metabolites. Regarding diet, banana consumption and not washing fruit before consumption were also identified as determinants of the exposure levels. This study contributes to improve our knowledge on the main sources and determinants of children exposure to OPS, and given that children are more vulnerable than adults this information is essential to reduce children exposure and protect their health.

Tentative zinc biofortification of banana fruit via bunch spray and bunch stalk feeding

SummaryDue to the importance of banana consumption in developing countries and producing zinc‐rich foods, the objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of banana bunch sprays and bunch stalk feeding with Zn aiming to biofortify this fruit. Zn sprays were carried out with a dose of 80 g ha−1 using ZnCl2 and ZnCl2 combined with a chelating agent in two banana cultivars (‘Maravilha’ and ‘FHIA 18’). Bunch stalk feeding with Zn was carried out by fixing plastic bags on the stem end containing solutions of ZnSO4 (0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 g L−1) in two banana cultivars (‘Williams’ and ‘Prata Anã’). Both strategies resulted in a maximum fruit Zn content of 0.14 mg 100 g−1. Although it was possible to increase the Zn content in banana fruit from ‘FHIA 18’ and ‘Prata Anã’ cultivars, both strategies did not result in biofortified banana fruit with a Zn level which would fulfil the Zn dietary reference intake (DRI) of 2 mg dia−1 for children. Banana bunch sprays with Zn did not affect the fruit quality, but bunch stalk feeding with Zn resulted in fruits with lower ratio, pH and ascorbic acid content.