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dave48 · 04-08-2007, 04:34 AM

Hello every one out there my name is David I have worked all my life At the
Mar;s bar factory in Slough (UK) I found you site while tring to resolve a dispute at my local comunity centre.
we have three people whome each say that a Banana ia (1) a spice
(2) a herb anb (3) a fruit
can any of you out there give me the information to find out who is correct
Manny thanks in advance David

bigdog · 04-08-2007, 09:33 AM

Welcome, Dave! A banana plant is actually an herbaceous monocot, so is considered an herb. The actual banana that you eat is a fruit, so two of you are correct. I'm not sure how you could use bananas as a spice though...but I wouldn't even really rule that out either.

Love Mars bars!

MediaHound · 04-08-2007, 10:41 AM

Hey Dave thanks for taking a moment to join the site, welcome aboard!

I think Frank nailed it with that reply.
I've heard people consider the banana fruit to be considered a nut and it might be good to get that debated too. You can really throw them for a loop - go back and say "we're all wrong, it's a nut", then tell them that your really basically all right in your own way (hard to say it's not a spice, condering it is an herb and herbs usually = spices). Not that I'm saying it is a nut, just wanted to throw that out there as I have heard it and would like to hear thoughts on it as well. I wouldn't be able to explain why it's not a nut, for example, if someone asked me because I'm not totally sure either way.

Great topic!

Cheers

the flying dutchman · 04-09-2007, 03:02 PM

Nuts, mesjogge, never heard that story. Well , how do we crack a banana then

mrbungalow · 04-09-2007, 05:37 PM

I thought I read somewhere on the internet that bananas are in fact giant berries...

the flying dutchman · 04-10-2007, 06:07 AM

It is definitly a Fruit wether it is edible or not. In biology a Nut is considered
as a seed.

I think Bigdog can give us the correct definitions.

Ron

MediaHound · 04-10-2007, 07:54 AM

ahh I do think I remember that

makes perfect sense

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bigdog ******* bigdog's Photo Gallery** Location: Gainesville, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 8b Name: Frank Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,004 BananaBucks : 968,683 Feedback: 13 / 100% Said "Thanks" 218 Times Was Thanked 1,790 Times in 504 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 131 Times	Re: dave Welcome, Dave! A banana plant is actually an herbaceous monocot, so is considered an herb. The actual banana that you eat is a fruit, so two of you are correct. I'm not sure how you could use bananas as a spice though...but I wouldn't even really rule that out either. Love Mars bars!

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MediaHound Tally-Man MediaHound's Photo Gallery Location: Florida Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Jarred Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,289 BananaBucks : 2,606,247 Feedback: 73 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,940 Times Was Thanked 5,147 Times in 1,372 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 2,089 Times	Re: dave Hey Dave thanks for taking a moment to join the site, welcome aboard! I think Frank nailed it with that reply. I've heard people consider the banana fruit to be considered a nut and it might be good to get that debated too. You can really throw them for a loop - go back and say "we're all wrong, it's a nut", then tell them that your really basically all right in your own way (hard to say it's not a spice, condering it is an herb and herbs usually = spices). Not that I'm saying it is a nut, just wanted to throw that out there as I have heard it and would like to hear thoughts on it as well. I wouldn't be able to explain why it's not a nut, for example, if someone asked me because I'm not totally sure either way. Great topic! Cheers __________________ Apologies in advance if I am slow to reply to your PM. I suggest posting in the forums for support if you need something urgent.

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the flying dutchman the flying dutchman's Photo Gallery Location: HOLLAND Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Ron Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,031 BananaBucks : 183,255 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 48 Times Was Thanked 244 Times in 148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 11 Times	Re: dave Nuts, mesjogge, never heard that story. Well , how do we crack a banana then

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the flying dutchman the flying dutchman's Photo Gallery Location: HOLLAND Find me on the map! Zone: 8 Name: Ron Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,031 BananaBucks : 183,255 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 48 Times Was Thanked 244 Times in 148 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 11 Times	Nut/fruit It is definitly a Fruit wether it is edible or not. In biology a Nut is considered as a seed. I think Bigdog can give us the correct definitions. Ron

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