Characteristics of Banana

Banana Varieties

There are certain characteristics of Banana that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Banana is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas. Banana varieties are available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Curving Cylinder and its textureis Fleshy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Banana, its taste is sweet.

Banana Color

Banana color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Bananas are available in shades of green and yellow.