Product Description

Saba bananas are distinct from other varieties as they are shorter, thicker, and blockier in shape with sharply angled edges. One Saba banana averages 7 to 13 centimeters in length and is cylindrical with a subtle curve. The peels are tough, smooth, and leathery with a rubbery feel and ripen from green to golden yellow at maturity. Underneath the peel, the cream-colored to ivory flesh is firm, dense, and starchy, encasing a few tiny, undeveloped seeds that are unnoticeable when eaten. The flesh is meaty, moist, and chewy, with a slightly sturdier mouthfeel than dessert bananas, but it is still softer in texture than a plantain. When cooked, Saba bananas become soft and tender, similar to the texture of a potato. Saba bananas are typically selected for cooked preparations when the peels are still green and are turning yellow. For raw consumption, choose bananas that have ripened and have a golden yellow-brown peel. Saba bananas have a sweet, tangy, and starchy taste when raw, developing richer, savory, and sweet flavor notes with a subtle fruitiness when cooked.

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