Did You Know

A subgroup of Southeast Asian bananas known as "red bananas" have red skin.

When ripe, red bananas are delicious and have a soft texture. Some claim that they taste similar to a typical banana with a subtle sweetness from raspberries. The skin of a ripe red banana turns darker or speckled with brown. This indicates that the banana is ready to eat because it has attained the ideal level of ripeness.

When consumed as part of a balanced diet, the nutrients in red bananas may, among other things, help to promote digestive and cardiac health.

The flavor of red bananas is somewhat raspberry-like and tastes a lot like yellow bananas. Red banana juice is regarded as a significant (and powerful) aphrodisiac in Central America, while this variety of banana is a fertility symbol in India. The primary producers worldwide are Ecuador, Colombia, Ivory Coast, and Thailand (where it's used to make green curry).

Health Benefits

The majority of a small red banana's 90 calories are made up of carbohydrates and water. This variety of banana is especially nutrient-dense due to its high levels of vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin C.

Potassium's function in controlling blood pressure makes it a necessary mineral for heart health. Potassium content in red bananas is high; one tiny fruit supplies 9% of the recommended daily intake.

Carotenoids, or the pigments that give fruits their crimson peel, are found in red bananas. Red bananas include two carotenoids that are beneficial to eye health: lutein and beta carotene.

Red bananas have a high antioxidant content, just like the majority of other fruits and vegetables. In actuality, they have more of several antioxidants than yellow bananas.

Vitamins C and B6 are abundant in red bananas. These elements are necessary for a strong immune system.

Most people are aware of the several ways that red bananas benefit the digestive system. Prebiotics, found in red bananas, aid in nourishing the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system. Prebiotic fibers included in red bananas, such as fructooligosaccharides and insulin, can relieve gas, constipation, and promote a more diversified gut microbiota. In addition, three grams of fiber per serving of red bananas aid in bowel movement regulation, inflammation reduction, the promotion of beneficial bacteria growth, and a decreased risk of Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel illness. 
Red bananas can improve your mood emotionally in addition to improving your physical health. Serotonin, the "feel-good" hormone that helps with mental health issues including depression and anxiety, is produced by the body with the aid of vitamin B6.