Red bananas originate from Southeast Asia.
Red bananas are a distinctive variety of banana, easily recognized by their reddish-purple skin. According to references, these unique fruits are a specific subgroup of bananas native to the region of Southeast Asia (1). While there are over 1,000 different varieties of bananas cultivated globally, red bananas stand out due to their color and slightly sweeter flavor profile, often with hints of raspberry.
Originating from Southeast Asia, red bananas are now cultivated in various tropical regions around the world where suitable climates exist. However, their ancestral home and source of genetic diversity is firmly rooted in this part of the globe.
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