Reds
Dole Red bananas are attractive, fragrant and tasty. These short, chunky bananas feature a red skin that turns a dark purple when ripe.
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Reds
Make the most of your fruit! Learn how to select, prep, and store your farm-fresh produce.
How do you pick ripe red bananas?
Unlike most bananas that are harvested green, like their name suggests the Red Banana variety are harvested in a reddish-green hue and ripen during and after shipping. Red Bananas, when ripe, should have a purplish hue. Choose slightly firm Red Bananas and avoid bruises or cracks.
How do you prepare red bananas?
Red bananas are often eaten as a snack out of hand. Their creamy white-pink flesh makes them a unique addition when sliced into salad.
How do you store red bananas?
If bananas are not yet ripe, let them ripen naturally at room temperature until soft, turning occasionally.