Organic
Baby Banana
"Sweet, miniature and irresistibly delicious"
Small in size, big in flavor - Baby bananas, a petite variety of bananas renowned for their naturally sweet taste and delicate skin
Also known as
Nino, Lady Finger bananas
Botanical name
Musa
Product Details
PLU Code
94234
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Bananas › All Sizes
Origin
Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa
Temperature
13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Baby Banana
Typically 4-5 inches in length, they can be enjoyed as a healthy snack, added to fruit salads or even used in baking and desserts
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized Baby Banana typically weighs around 40-60 grams and provides approximately 55-65 calories. It contains about 15-17 grams of carbohydrates, 2-3 grams of dietary fiber, and 1-2 grams of protein. The fruit is also rich in potassium, offering around 150-200 milligrams per serving. Additionally, it provides some essential vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin B6, but the amounts may vary based on ripeness and growing conditions.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for green (unripe) bananas. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Away from direct sunlight, breathable packaging, and not washed before storage
Storage Notes: Do not hold bananas in refrigerated displays, which are normally below their minimum safe temperature; even ripe fruit can be chill-injured. Produces significant ethylene: store apart from ethylene-sensitive produce. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 224-229.
Applies to: green (unripe) bananas.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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