Red Banana Varieties

Red bananas (Musa acuminata ‘Red Dacca) are a truly extraordinary fruit. Their vibrant red hue captures attention, while their flavor tantalizes the taste buds with a delightful blend of sweetness and slight tartness. Packed with essential nutrients, red bananas offer a healthy choice for those seeking to diversify their diet. From salads to smoothies, or even as a stunning centerpiece in fruit bowls, red bananas lend an exotic touch to any culinary creation. Embrace the allure of these crimson treasures and discover a world of culinary possibilities. Red bananas, distinct from their more common yellow counterparts, are a type of banana with reddish-purple skin. They are smaller, plumper, and sweeter than the yellow varieties, with a hint of raspberry flavor. Red bananas are fully ripe when their skin has turned a deep red or maroon and feels slightly soft to the touch. Red bananas  are rare, but because they are less commonly cultivated and have a shorter shelf life.