Almost everyone adds bananas to their diets and they are one of the most widespread fruits used in different parts of the world. This yellow delicacy is loved by almost everyone and it is one the most popular foods that you can eat, specifically if you are a vegetarian or a vegan. However, very few people know about a subspecies of bananas named blue Java bananas that are incredibly delicious and nutritious. These unique types of bananas are also known as ice cream bananas because they have a creamy texture and flavor that is oddly reminiscent of vanilla custard or soft serve. These bananas start bluish or blue-green before they ripen, and seem made for pureeing and freezing into the one-ingredient ice cream. This unique type of fruits already existed in distinct diets around the world, but they were recently in the limelight when the former Global Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy Tham Khai Meng, took to his Twitter handle and shared, “How come nobody ever told me to plant Blue Java Bananas? Incredible they taste just like ice cream”. Meng similarly shared the images of the bananas, and they looked quite wonderful. Let’s took a look at his tweet,

The blue Java bananas are fluffier and creamier than all the typical bananas that we use. According to Huffington Post, these blue bananas grow in Hawaii, Southeast Asia, and parts of central America. Though these bananas are usually found in tropical climates, they are quite cold tolerant, as long as they get a decent amount of sunlight. Blue Java Bananas are a type of banana cultivar known for their unique flavor and appearance, and they are a hybrid of two species of banana native to Southeast Asia. The exact date of trading of blue bananas is still unknown but they used to get traded in the Indo-Malaysian region reaching to northern Australia, and it was cataloged in 1956 Simmons, possibly earlier 1813, but with errors.

Before the blue bananas fully ripe, they have a unique blue-tinged peel due to their natural wax coating. And this color tends to gradually fade as they mature. The bunches of these bananas are small, bearing 7 to 9 hands. The fruit turns a pale yellow when ripe, with white creamy flesh. They bloom around 15 to 24 months after planting and can be harvested after 115 to 150 days. These bananas also have a longer, shorter appearance than other banana varieties, with white flesh and small black seeds. These bananas grow in distinct climates, and it also does well in a container. The trees of these incredible fruits tolerate sun at higher elevations and it needs a fair amount of protection from the sun. the fruits turn yellow with too much potassium and are not fast growers in low levels of humidity. These unique fruits need high temperatures by placing light-colored paper over the top of fruits, and they should not fertilize during fruiting. If the temperatures are high, the bananas will turn black and rot. But overall, the blue Java bananas are tough subspecies. And with the natural compounds in their flesh, blue java bananas have an amazing flavor that is often compared to that of ice cream or vanilla custard. Their soft, creamy flesh gives them a texture that also resembles the popular desserts. And this makes these blue Java bananas an excellent substitute for regular ice cream. Due to their unique taste and consistency, these fruits are used in smoothies, added to desserts, and used as low-calories regular ice cream as well.

Like any other regular bananas, even blue Java Bananas can be eaten fresh or cooked. These amazing bananas are known for their fragrance which has a vanilla-like custard taste. The fruit goes well with ice cream, and they are likewise known for their flavors. They are also popular as ornamentals and shade plants for their unusual blue coloration, large size, and tolerance to temperate climates. Because blue Java bananas are a type of banana cultivar, they have a relatively similar nutrient profile to other varieties of bananas. Like other types, blue bananas are a huge source of fiber, manganese, and vitamin B6 and C. Though exact nutrition information for blue Java bananas, particularly, is unavailable, one medium banana contains the numerous nutrients.

These Blue Java Bananas are sold on various food delivery platforms, and on Amazon as well. Depending on what kind of prices customers are ready for, and their budget, the customers can either buy seeds or a live plant. Like other types of bananas, they are high in many significant vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help support digestive health and weight loss. And for a lot of people, this unique fruit can be a nutritious and delicious addition to a balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle as well.
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