National Global Market

Ripe Plantains – 50 lbs

Fresh ripe plantains. Naturally sweet with soft texture—ideal for frying, baking, and traditional Latin and Caribbean dishes.

Product Overview

Ripe Plantains deliver fresh plantains at peak ripeness, offering a naturally sweet flavor and tender texture ideal for cooking applications. As plantains mature from green to yellow and black-spotted skins, their starch converts into sugar, creating the signature sweetness chefs expect.

Moreover, ripe plantains are essential in Latin and Caribbean cuisines. Because they soften quickly when cooked and caramelize beautifully, kitchens rely on them for consistent results. As a result, this product performs exceptionally well in restaurants, cafeterias, catering operations, and commissary kitchens focused on authentic, scratch-made dishes.

In addition, ripe plantains bring strong customer appeal as both a side dish and a featured menu item.


Product Highlights

  • Product: Fresh ripe plantains

  • Ripeness: Yellow to yellow-black skin

  • Texture: Soft, tender when cooked

  • Flavor: Sweet, rich, caramelized notes

  • Attributes: Fresh produce, high yield, versatile use

  • Ideal for: Restaurants, Latin kitchens, Caribbean cuisine, catering, food trucks


Performance and Usage

Plantains excel in sweet and savory cooking applications.

When fried, they develop a golden exterior with a soft, sweet interior.
When baked or sautéed, they caramelize naturally and enhance plate presentation.

Furthermore:

  • Perfect for maduros (sweet fried plantains)

  • Ideal for breakfast sides and entrée accompaniments

  • Great for baking, roasting, and pan-searing

  • Works well in bowls, platters, and combo plates

  • Suitable for traditional Latin and Caribbean menus

  • Popular in buffet and catering service

Because ripe plantains cook quickly and deliver consistent sweetness, they support efficient prep and strong flavor balance. Ultimately, they elevate comfort dishes and traditional recipes.


Storage and Handling

Store at room temperature until desired ripeness.
Once fully ripe, refrigerate to slow further ripening if needed.

Additionally:

  • Handle gently to prevent bruising

  • Avoid refrigeration while still underripe

  • Rotate inventory using FIFO

  • Use promptly once fully ripe for best flavor


Why Choose These Ripe Plantains for Food Service

Plantains offer authentic flavor, versatility, and dependable performance in commercial kitchens.

Not only do they deliver natural sweetness and appealing texture,
but they also reduce prep complexity by arriving ready for cooking.

Because ripe plantains are a menu staple with high customer demand, they support repeat orders and consistent satisfaction.

In conclusion, Ripe Plantains are an essential produce item for restaurants and catering operations serving Latin, Caribbean, and comfort-style cuisine. Through National Global Market, you receive fresh produce at reliable wholesale pricing.

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