Quick answer
Cooking banana (Banane à cuire): Cooking banana has a firm, barely sweet flesh. It is boiled or cooked in stews. Ours comes from Obala, in Cameroon’s Centre region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Banane cochon
- Scientific name
- Musa ABB
- Also known as
- Banane à cuire
- Origin
- Obala · Centre
- Category
- Plantains & bananas
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh, frozen
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Cooking banana?
Cooking banana has a firm, barely sweet flesh. It is boiled or cooked in stews.
Its scientific name is Musa ABB. It is also known as Banane à cuire.
Where does Cooking banana come from?
Our Cooking banana comes from Obala, in the Centre region (capital Yaoundé). Growing areas in the region: Obala, Bafia, Mbalmayo, Akonolinga, Monatélé. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Cooking banana?
Plantains are cooked at every stage: green for boiling or stewing, ripe for frying.
Pack size: 2 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh, frozen.
How should you store Cooking banana?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Cooking banana in Europe, the US and Canada
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cooking banana called in French?
In French: Banane cochon. Other names: Banane à cuire.
How do I store Cooking banana?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Cooking banana be shipped outside Cameroon?
A fresh or frozen product: it travels in our refrigerated group shipment, subject to each country’s import rules.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
