Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Ash plantain is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Pale cooking plantain of the ash type, steamed or mildly curried. Gut-gentle and unassertive — a convalescent-friendly starch of the southern coasts.
Classical Provenance: Sri Lankan / Kerala coastal tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- mild coconut-milk curry (Sri Lankan style)
- steamed as bland diet for irritable guts
- with cumin and turmeric, lightly tempered
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: constipation-prone vata in quantity (astringent)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ash plantain
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 80 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.6 g | 17.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 13.8 mg | 13.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium | 35.6 mg | 35.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.7 mg | 31.7 mg |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 402 mg |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 19 mg |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 0.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 23.3 mg | 23.3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.0 µg | 3.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 17.4 µg | 17.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.33 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
