Dole Organic Bananas - Obanana

Dole Obanana is the organic banana. They're cultivated in the lowlands of the Philippines, on areas free from the previous use of chemical sprays and fertilisers.

They are grown specifically to international regulations for organic production and carry an organic certification. No artificial sprays or chemicals of any kind are used in the growing and ripening process. After all, that's what nature intended.

How to select

A medium sized ripe banana will provide you with 29gms of carbohydrate; they are also a good source of fibre and a Superfood for energy. Learn more

Choose bananas according to the peel colour and ripeness desired. Select full-yellow bananas for salads or immediate eating. Use fully ripe bananas with speckles on the peel for baking, smoothies or recipes that specify mashed bananas.

How to store

Store bananas at room temperature. The warmer it is, the faster the bananas will ripen. To slow ripening, refrigerate (peel will turn black but the fruit inside will be fresh and ripe). Bananas can be frozen once the banana is peeled and stored in a freezer bag until ready to use (use a bit of fresh lemon juice to reduce browning).

How to use

Obananas can be used in the same way as ordinary bananas; eat fresh or try one of our great recipes in the banana recipe section of this site.