Bioaccessibility of provitamin A carotenoids in bananas (Musa spp.) and derived dishes in African countries

► Bioaccessibility of carotenoids from plantain bananas has never been investigated. ► Carotenoids bioaccessibility is necessary to establish retinol activity equivalent. ► Musa-dishes can contribute to the daily vitamin A requirement of target population. ► The promotion/consumption of Musa-food helps to reduce vitamin A deficiency in Africa.