Description

 ✅ Banana Specifications – General Overview:

1. Varieties:

   • Cavendish: Most common variety, widely exported globally, characterized by its yellow peel and sweet taste.

   • Red Banana: Smaller, with a reddish-purple peel, sweeter and creamier texture.

   • Baby Banana: Smaller in size, sweet flavor, ideal for snacks.

   • Lady Finger: Known for its small, thin, and sweet bananas.

   • Plantain: Larger, used primarily for cooking rather than eating raw.

2. Quality:

   • Grade A: Fully ripe or slightly green, free of blemishes, no cracks, uniform size.

   • Grade B: Slight imperfections or mild discoloration, still good for consumption.

   • Grade C: Overripe or with visible bruises, typically used for processing or in local markets.

3. Size:

   • Small: 12-15 cm in length, for varieties like Baby Bananas.

   • Medium: 15-18 cm in length (typical for Cavendish).

   • Large: 18-22 cm in length (mostly for Plantains).

4. Color:

   • Unripe Bananas: Green peel, transitioning to yellow as they ripen.

   • Ripe Bananas: Bright yellow with possible slight brown spots, depending on ripeness.

5. Taste:

   • Cavendish: Sweet, with a creamy texture when fully ripe.

   • Red Banana: Sweeter and creamier than yellow bananas, with a slight berry-like flavor.

   • Plantain: Starchy, often cooked rather than eaten raw.

6. Moisture Content: Approx. 74-78%, with high water content that makes them juicy and soft.

7. Shelf Life:

   • Shelf Life: 7–10 days at room temperature (depending on ripeness).

   • Cold Storage: Extends freshness and slows ripening, but should not be refrigerated while unripe.