Tag: Dessert banana

With over 90 species grown in the Philippines alone, bananas are a culinary staple. The choice between Saba or Lakatan, two prominent cultivars, depends heavily on whether you plan to eat them fresh or cook them into a delicious dish.

Despite their similar appearance, the key difference between cooking bananas and regular bananas lies in their starch-to-sugar ratio, which dictates their culinary purpose. Is cooking banana the same as regular banana? No, one is a starchy staple like a potato, while the other is a sweet fruit.