Another Misconception in the Food World

Following in the footsteps of the tomato not being a vegetable (it's a fruit), the banana tree is not a tree. Yes, AZUR is helping to set the record straight. The banana tree is actually a plant from the herb family. Other interesting facts are: the true origin of the banana is Malaysia and it first entered the United States about 133 years ago as a novelty food sold wrapped in foil for about ten cents. So the next time you hear someone say banana tree, you can enlighten them. The banana is a fruit but it comes from a very large plant.