Quick answer
Sweet banana (Banane dessert): Sweet banana, grown notably around Penja, is eaten fresh as a fruit. Ours comes from Penja, in Cameroon’s Littoral region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Banane douce
- Scientific name
- Musa acuminata
- Also known as
- Banane dessert
- Origin
- Penja · Littoral
- Category
- Plantains & bananas
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Fresh
- Delivery
- Fresh / frozen · group shipment
What is Sweet banana?
Sweet banana, grown notably around Penja, is eaten fresh as a fruit.
Its scientific name is Musa acuminata. It is also known as Banane dessert.
Where does Sweet banana come from?
Our Sweet banana comes from Penja, in the Littoral region (capital Douala). Growing areas in the region: Penja, Njombé, Loum, Mbanga, Édéa. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Sweet banana?
Plantains are cooked at every stage: green for boiling or stewing, ripe for frying.
Pack size: 1.5 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: fresh.
How should you store Sweet banana?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Where to buy Sweet 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 Sweet banana called in French?
In French: Banane douce. Other names: Banane dessert.
How do I store Sweet banana?
Keep cool and out of the light. Best eaten soon.
Can Sweet 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.
