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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Baby bananas are available year round.
Current Facts
The banana plant is often erroneously referred to as a tree, rather it is a the world's largest herb bearing edible fruits. The herb successively produces fruit indefinitely without discrimination to seasons. The Baby banana is also known as the Mini banana and it is trademarked by the global banana brand, Chiquita. Because they're half the size of a standard Cavendish, they're generally sold as a snack product for kids.
Description/Taste
Baby bananas have the bright yellow signature peel, but it is much thinner than the common banana. Averaging three to four inches in length, a typical bunch produces eight to ten bananas. The Baby banana has a very dense creamy texture and offers a rich sweet flavor.
Applications
Depending on the baby banana variety, they can be eaten fresh out-of-hand when bright yellow to dark brown.
Geography/History
Bananas grow best in wet tropical conditions and establish themselves quickly, often producing harvest within fifteen months after planting. The few baby varieties found in the marketplace are the Pisang Mas variety, originally from Malaysia as well as the Ladyfinger and Orito.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Bananas. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Santa Monica Farmers Market Near Santa Monica, California, United States About 9 days ago Spotter's comments : Ice Cream Bananas grown by Coleman Family Farms. Still on the branch. Food 4 Less Near Van Nuys, California, United States About 26 days ago ???? | GL Japan Plaza Near Shanghai, Shanghai, China About 36 days ago Spotter's comments : Baby bananas from Philippines . Whole Foods Market Near Lake Grove, New York, United States About 49 days ago Sprouts farmers market Near Longmont, Colorado, United States About 85 days ago |
