Manzano Bananas

Commodity Overview

Manzano bananas are short and chubby with thick yellow skins that turn completely black when ripe. They're sometimes called the apple banana because of their apple-like flavor when immature. When fully ripe, they have a more tropical, pineapple flavor.

PLUs

4233 manzano/apple

Characteristics

Commodity: Bananas
Category: Tropical Fruit
Appearance: Short and chubby with thick yellow skins spotted with brown; completely black when fully ripe
Flesh: Cream colored; firm when immature and more creamy when fully ripe
Flavor: A sweet, apple-flavored tang when immature, and a more tropical, pineapple flavor when fully ripe, with a characteristic apple fragrance
Size: Finger-length
Color: Yellow when immature; black when fully ripe
Shape: Small and chubby, with a slight curve
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Tiny, edible black seeds
Availability: Year-round from Mexico, Central America and South America

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