Is Plantain Just Raw Banana? The Key Differences Explained
                                
                                
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                                While they belong to the same botanical family, plantains and bananas are not the same thing. Many people mistake a plantain for just a raw, unripe banana, but this misperception overlooks the unique culinary and physical properties that set them apart.