Whole Fresh white Cut Banana Stem/Pith

The banana stem (pseudostem or pith) is the soft inner core of the banana plant’s trunk.

🌿 How to Use Banana Stem / Pith

1. Banana Stem Juice (most common use)
   • Peel away outer layers → chop the inner core → blend with water → strain.
   • Add lemon juice and a little salt or buttermilk for taste.
   • Drink on an empty stomach, especially for kidney and digestive health.
2. Banana Stem Stir-fry (Poriyal/Thoran)
   • Chop finely, remove fibers, sauté with spices and coconut.
   • Great as a fiber-rich side dish.
3. Banana Stem Soup
   • Boil chopped pith with spices and herbs → strain → drink as a detox soup.
4. Banana Stem Curry / Kootu
   • Cooked with lentils and mild spices.
   • Popular in South Indian cuisine.
5. Banana Stem Raita
   • Finely chopped stem mixed with yogurt, salt, and cumin → cooling dish for digestion.