3311 Curuba/Banana
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
Quick Facts
PLU Code
3311 (4-digit conventional)
Category & Size
Fruits › Passion Fruit › All 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:
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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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