The Red banana is heartier and slightly sweeter than yellow banana. When ripe, they have maroon/purple skin to almost black, and the flesh is pinkish, or salmon color. The Red banana has a raspberry hint of flavor. It also contains more beta carotene, and vitamin C than the regular yellow banana.
Uses:
Red bananas are principally consumed raw, for dessert or in a fruit salad. They also have an excellent flavour for use in cakes or other pastries. They can also be consumed fried or grilled.
Nutritional characteristics:
Like the majority of bananas, red bananas are an excellent source of fibre, potassium, carbohydrates and vitamin C/B6.
