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Musa acuminata × balbisiana (Blue Java group)
Blue Java banana, often called the “ice cream banana,” is a unique banana variety known for its bluish-silver peel when unripe and its exceptionally creamy, vanilla-like flavored flesh when ripe. This tropical fruit is nutrient-rich, providing natural carbohydrates for energy, dietary fiber for digestion, potassium for heart health, and vitamin B6 for metabolism. With its smooth texture and balanced sweetness, Blue Java banana is prized in wellness-focused diets, desserts, and smoothies, making it one of the most distinctive banana varieties grown worldwide.
Sustainability insights
Blue Java bananas are often grown on small farms supporting biodiversity.
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Southeast Asia
Each variety offers unique flavors, textures, and culinary applications
Keep your fruit fresh and delicious for longer
Choose bananas with intact skin and minimal bruising
Bluish peel indicates unripe stage; pale yellow indicates ripeness
Avoid bananas with leaking or moldy spots
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Banana allergies are rare but may occur in individuals with latex-fruit syndrome.
Peel before consumption; wash outer skin thoroughly.
Surprising trivia you'll love!
Blue Java bananas have a blue-silver peel when unripe
Because its flesh has a naturally creamy texture and mild vanilla-like flavor similar to ice cream.
Lower when locally sourced.
Moderate irrigation requirements.
Local cultivation reduces transportation emissions.
Per 100g
Per 100g
Nutrition breakdown for one serving
Blue Java bananas originated in Southeast Asia and were later introduced to the Pacific Islands and the Americas. The variety gained popularity for its cold tolerance compared to other bananas and its distinctive vanilla custard-like flavor. Today, Blue Java bananas are cultivated on a smaller scale and are highly sought after as a specialty banana variety.
Available year-round
Store at room temperature until ripe
Refrigerate ripe bananas to slow ripening
Peel may darken in refrigerator but flesh remains edible
Preserve freshness for months
Peel before freezing
They are more cold-tolerant than most banana varieties
The flavor is often compared to vanilla custard
They are popular in frozen desserts without added sugar
Considered a rare and specialty banana variety
Yes, it provides potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and antioxidants that support energy, digestion, and heart health.
Slice for smoothies or desserts
Frozen bananas last up to 3 months
Label frozen items with the date to track freshness. Most fruits maintain quality for 2-3 months when properly frozen. For best results, use airtight containers or freezer bags to prevent freezer burn.