Variegated Florida White Fruit

$150.00

Variegated bananas are straight to slightly curved fruits, averaging 15 to 20 centimeters in length, and have an oblong shape with 3 to 4 angular ridges extending the length of the fruit. The peel is smooth, slightly rubbery, and waxy with vertical, white and green striping when young. As the fruit matures, the variegated striping transforms into a golden yellow, and the surface may also become covered in dark brown spots and patches. Underneath the peel, the flesh is cream-colored to pale orange, firm, mild, and somewhat chalky when young and raw. Once cooked, the young Variegated bananas soften to a light, fluffy, and starchy consistency and have a sweet and savory flavor. Striped bananas also grow on plants that feature the characteristic green and white striping across their leaves with a pink stripe bordering the midrib and edges.Variegated bananas are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can help protect the body against environmental aggressors and contains fiber and vitamin B6. The bananas are also a source of potassium, folate, and magnesium.