Banana is one of the earliest crops cultivated by man and still remains as the staple food crop for millions of people in tropical world. It constitutes an important component of the diet of rural and working class people, as the fourth important global commodity in terms of gross value of producer after rice, wheat and maize/milk products and an important source of high calorific energy. It is not only a rich source of easily digestible carbohydrate but also provides essential vitamin B, C and several minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium and several medicinal properties.