Blue bananas with vanilla ice cream flavor

A wide variety of bananas are grown in different parts of the world, each with its own unique flavor. According to the Banana Link website, there are over a thousand types of bananas in the world (you can imagine that!).

The most interesting species, however, must be the Blue Java “blue Javanese banana”. Yes, it is of an unusual blue color, and its taste is also amazing.

Banana ice cream

The Live Love Fruit website claims that this blue-skinned fruit tastes like vanilla ice cream, which explains why it is called “ice cream banana” in Hawaii.

People who have tasted this type of banana also say that it reminds them of vanilla custard or soft ice cream, and honestly, it’s hard not to be surprised at how amazing our nature is in terms of its creations.

The HouseBeautiful website describes blue bananas as silvery bluish in color when unripe. Bananas turn pale yellow when they are ready to eat.

By the way, they are not only eaten raw, but also boiled, baked and fried. And blue bananas are mashed and frozen. Some housewives even like to use them as spreads for bread and toast.

So the flight of fantasy in terms of using blue bananas is endless.

The benefits of blue bananas

These bananas are cold tolerant, but they are mostly found in tropical climates.

And blue bananas combine the best of all varieties and varieties. Not only are they delicious, they also have many health benefits.

When bananas are not fully ripe, they contain pectin, a fiber that prevents bowel cancer, and resistant starch, which helps lower blood sugar after a meal.

Blue bananas also contain antioxidants that support the immune system, plus they are rich in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, which the body needs to make serotonin.

One blue banana is 0.4 mg of vitamin B6 (the standard rate for adults is 1.3 mg).

The potassium, magnesium and proteins found in these bananas are also extremely beneficial for the body. This fruit is also believed to lower blood pressure.

In addition, the indigestible fiber (cellulose, hemicellulose, and alpha glucans) in blue bananas helps the digestive system run smoothly and promotes normal bowel function.

As you can see, you can get a lot of benefits from such a small fruit of an unusual color!