Saba banana (pron. sah-BAH or sahb-AH), is a triploid hybrid (ABB) banana cultivar originating from the Philippines. It is primarily a cooking banana, though it can also be eaten raw.
What are Filipino bananas called?
There are four main types of bananas grown widely in the Philippines: Lacatan, Latundan, Bungulan and the small Saba or Cardaba variety. The saging mondo banana is a variety of Saba or Cardaba banana widely grown on the Visayan Islands, particularly in the province of Cebu. Saging mondo is a dwarf Saba variety.
Is Philippines a banana country?
The Philippines is one of the top five exporters of bananas, with some 2.85 million metric tonnes exported in 20178 . In 2018, the country produced some 9.36 million metric tons of bananas7 on 447,889 ha6 , with Cavendish cultivars accounting for about 52% of total banana production, Saba (27%) and Lakatan (10%).
Why banana is famous in the Philippines?
The banana is one of the most important fruit crops of the Philippines. It is important both as a source of local and international revenues for farmers, and an important component of the daily diet of all Filipinos.
Is Saba a banana or plantain?
Saba bananas, botanically classified as Musa acuminata x balbisiana 'Saba,' are considered a sub-group of bananas that contains many different named varieties such as Praying Hands and Cardaba.
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