Banania

Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Banania shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Banania offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Banania at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Banania? Wrong! If the Banania is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Banania then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Banania? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Banania and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Banania wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Banania then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Banania site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Banania, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Banania, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.

Banania is a popular chocolate drink found most widely distributed in France. It is made from banana flour, ground cereal, cocoa, and sugar, and contains 2.5 grams of banana per kilo. There are two types of Banania available in French supermarkets: 'traditional' which must be cooked with milk for 10 minutes, and 'instant' which can be prepared in similar fashion to Nesquik.

History During a visit to Nicaragua in 1912, the journalist Pierre Lardet discovered the recipe for a cocoa-based drink. When he returned to Paris, he started its commercial fabrication. In 1914, he registered several names for the new product, one of which was Banania, along with the drawing of the black man who would appear on the Banania containers.Brett A. Berliner. Ambivalent Desire: The Exotic Black in Jazz-Age France Pages 10-17. (University of Massachusetts Press, 2002) ISBN 1-55849-356-5

At the outset of World War I, the popularity of the colonial troops at the time led to the replacement of the West Indian by the now more familiar jolly Senegalese infantry man enjoying Banania. Pierre Lardet took it upon himself to distribute the product to the Army, using the line pour nos soldats la nourriture abondante qui se conserve sous le moindre volume possible ("for our soldiers: the abundant food which keeps, using the least possible space").

The brands's yellow background underlines the banana ingredient, and the Senagalese infantryman's red and blue uniform make up the other two main colours. The slogan Y'a bon ("It's good") derives from the pidgin French supposedly used by these soldiers (it is, in fact, an invention). Slowly but surely, the slogan and the character became inseparable as the expression was coined: l'ami y'a bon ("the y'a bon buddy").

The form of the character has since evolved, so that now all that remains is the name.

In the 1970s and early 1980s, Banania sponsored the yellow jersey of the Tour de France.

The advertising slogans and images have been labelled Racism and Colonialism by some who argue that it reinforces the old cliché of a friendly yet stupid African. Some French black people connect this hate with aggressive colonialist policy in Africa of the global group Unilever, the old unique owner of the brand.

In France the Banania brand is now owned by the newly founded French company Nutrimaine, who acquired it from Unilever in 2003.

See Also

Aunt Jemima
Uncle Ben's

References

Banania is a popular chocolate drink found most widely distributed in France. It is made from banana flour, ground cereal, cocoa, and sugar, and contains 2.5 grams of banana per kilo. There are two types of Banania available in French supermarkets: 'traditional' which must be cooked with milk for 10 minutes, and 'instant' which can be prepared in similar fashion to Nesquik.

History During a visit to Nicaragua in 1912, the journalist Pierre Lardet discovered the recipe for a cocoa-based drink. When he returned to Paris, he started its commercial fabrication. In 1914, he registered several names for the new product, one of which was Banania, along with the drawing of the black man who would appear on the Banania containers.Brett A. Berliner. Ambivalent Desire: The Exotic Black in Jazz-Age France Pages 10-17. (University of Massachusetts Press, 2002) ISBN 1-55849-356-5

At the outset of World War I, the popularity of the colonial troops at the time led to the replacement of the West Indian by the now more familiar jolly Senegalese infantry man enjoying Banania. Pierre Lardet took it upon himself to distribute the product to the Army, using the line pour nos soldats la nourriture abondante qui se conserve sous le moindre volume possible ("for our soldiers: the abundant food which keeps, using the least possible space").

The brands's yellow background underlines the banana ingredient, and the Senagalese infantryman's red and blue uniform make up the other two main colours. The slogan Y'a bon ("It's good") derives from the pidgin French supposedly used by these soldiers (it is, in fact, an invention). Slowly but surely, the slogan and the character became inseparable as the expression was coined: l'ami y'a bon ("the y'a bon buddy").

The form of the character has since evolved, so that now all that remains is the name.

In the 1970s and early 1980s, Banania sponsored the yellow jersey of the Tour de France.

The advertising slogans and images have been labelled Racism and Colonialism by some who argue that it reinforces the old cliché of a friendly yet stupid African. Some French black people connect this hate with aggressive colonialist policy in Africa of the global group Unilever, the old unique owner of the brand.

In France the Banania brand is now owned by the newly founded French company Nutrimaine, who acquired it from Unilever in 2003.

See Also

Aunt Jemima
Uncle Ben's

References

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