3311 Curuba/Banana

"Exotic taste meets Banana-like texture"

The Curuba Banana is an exotic, tropical fruit native to South America, prized for its sweet and slightly acidic pulp, wrapped in a thin, edible skin.

Also known as: Passion Fruit Banana, Banana Passion Fruit, Tacso

Botanical name: Passiflora mollissima

Curuba/Banana illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

3311 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

FruitsPassion FruitAll Sizes

Origin

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia

Storage Temperature

10-14°C (50-57°F)

Shelf Life

1-2 weeks

Status

Approved

About Curuba/Banana

Semi-climacteric fruit, sensitive to temperature, humidity and ethylene, requiring careful handling and storage to maintain its quality.

Nutrition Information

Curuba is a variety of passion fruit that is often mistaken for a type of banana due to its elongated shape, however Passiflora mollissima is indeed the scientific name for curuba also known as banana passionfruit but it belongs to the passionfruit family not real banana.

Nutrition facts for 100g of curuba are, energy 250 kJ, moisture 87g, carbohydrates 6.4g, dietary fiber 1.8g, protein 0.8g, total fat 1.1g, sodium 2mg, potassium 348mg, magnesium 8mg, iron 1.6mg, vitamin A 127mcg, and vitamin C 36.4mg, it is rich in antioxidants and has health benefits such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and may help with heart health by reducing blood pressure.

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, humid environment to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 10-14°C (50-57°F)
Humidity: 80-90%
Packaging: Breatable bags or containers, individual wrapping
Shelf Life: 1-2 weeks
Storage Notes: Handle with care to avoid bruising, and keep away from direct sunlight and ethylene-producing fruits

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Tags
3311Curuba/BananaPassiflora mollissimaAll SizesFruitsPassion FruitApproved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
passion-fruit
Variety:
Curuba/Banana
Created:
October 2002
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


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