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1. Cavendish This banana with the highest global consumption is renowned for its sweet flavour and creamy texture.
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2. Plantain This starchy banana variety is frequently used in cooking; when ripe, it has a mild flavour and a firm texture.
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3. Lady Finger These tiny, sweet fruits, also referred to as baby bananas, have a delicate flavour and a creamy consistency.
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4. Red Banana This colourful variety has soft, creamy flesh and reddish-purple skin that make it a little sweeter.
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5. Burro Banana When ripe, this smaller, plumper banana has a tangy-sweet flavour and a buttery texture.
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6. Manzano Banana This smaller, slightly strawberry-tasting, apple-flavoured banana is distinguished by its thick, creamy skin.
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7. Goldfinger Banana This strong, sweet, and disease-resistant variety has a firm texture, tangy flavour and taste.
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8. Blue Java Banana It also goes by the name "ice cream banana" and has a flavour that is similar to vanilla ice cream and a creamy texture.
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9. Pisang Raja This widely grown variety in Southeast Asia is renowned for its sweet and aromatic flavour, its firmness, and its bright yellow colour.
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So, how many of these did you know about?
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