Fresh Green Cooking Bananas | Guineo for Caribbean Savory Dishes

Bring a familiar Caribbean kitchen staple to your table with fresh green cooking bananas, also called guineo. Firm, starchy, and mild in flavor, they are prepared more like a root vegetable than a sweet dessert banana. Boil a batch to serve with saltfish or stew, or add them to your favorite savory recipes for hearty texture.

Package details

• Product: Fresh green bananas for cooking
• Common name: Guineo
• Texture and flavor: Firm, starchy, and mild at the green stage
• Available weights: 3 lb, 10 lb, or a 40 lb box
• Natural variation: Size and shape vary; fruit count depends on individual banana size

Ways to prepare

• Boil and serve with saltfish, meats, stews, or other ground provisions.
• Add to soups, curries, and braised dishes.
• Mash after boiling or slice for frying.
• Use in savory doughs and traditional preparations.

Preparation

Peel and cook thoroughly before eating. The peel can release sticky sap, so gloves and a lightly oiled knife may make preparation easier. These bananas are sold for green-stage cooking, not as ripe fruit for sweet snacking. This listing is for fresh produce, not seeds or live plants.

Storage

Store whole green bananas in a cool, dry place and use while firm and green. Ripeness and peel appearance can change during transit and storage, so check the fruit on arrival and plan meals accordingly. Refrigerate peeled or cooked pieces and use promptly.