Red bananas and blue bananas in Tenerife
Tenerife is famous for bananas, but red and blue ones are hard to find in ordinary shops. At Frutería la Gomera, stalls 14/15 in the Mercado de África, they are usually available.
Every day, 08:00–14:00 · Stalls 14/15
- Red banana
- Blue banana
- Exotic fruit
- Mercado de África
- Stalls 14/15
What a red banana is like
Red bananas have a reddish-purple peel, thicker than the Canary bananas you see everywhere on the island. Inside, the flesh is cream-coloured or slightly pink, sweet and soft, with a fruity note. They are shorter and plumper than an ordinary banana.
Good to know
How to tell when it is ripe
A red banana is ready when the peel darkens a little and gives slightly when you press it, like a ripe avocado. If yours is still firm, leave it at room temperature for a couple of days.
What a blue banana is like
Blue bananas stand out for their bluish, silvery peel before they ripen, turning pale yellow when ready. The flesh is soft and creamy, lovely on its own or in smoothies.
How to eat them
Both are eaten raw, just like any banana: on their own, in fruit salad, with yoghurt or blended into a smoothie. They make a fun thing to try while you are on holiday in Tenerife.
Where to buy them in Tenerife
At our stall in the Mercado Nuestra Señora de África in central Santa Cruz. Availability varies by day, so if you are coming specially, message us on WhatsApp first. See the other exotic fruit we usually have.
See you at the market.
Every day 08:00–14:00, except a few public holidays. Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Patio Naciente, stalls 14/15, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Frequently asked questions.
Where can I buy red bananas in Tenerife?
At Frutería la Gomera, stalls 14/15 in the Mercado Nuestra Señora de África, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. They are usually available; check on WhatsApp if you are coming specially.
Can you eat red bananas raw?
Yes, like any banana, once the peel darkens slightly and gives a little when pressed.
Do you also have blue bananas?
Yes, blue bananas are usually available too, although the selection varies by day.
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