Red Bananas

Commodity Overview

Red bananas have a purple or maroon-red skin that makes them a distinctive sight. They are squatter than a cavendish and its cream-colored flesh often has a light pink or pale orange hue. Sweeter than a traditional banana, they are a great choice to use for sampling with consumers. They are available year-round from Ecuador and Mexico.

PLUs

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Characteristics

Commodity: Bananas
Category: Tropical Fruit
Appearance: Short and squatty with purple or maroon-red skin
Flesh: Cream-colored flesh that often has a light pink or pale orange tinge
Flavor: When ripe, sweet, with a slight raspberry flavor
Size: Smaller than a common banana; 6 inches or shorter
Color: Purple or maroon-red
Shape: Shorter and squatter than a common banana
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Tiny, edible black seeds
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy Frieda's Inc.

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