Apple bananas are nutritious, chunky fruits packed with fibre, potassium, iron, magnesium, and Vitamins B & C, supporting digestion, blood pressure, energy, and immunity. They're unique for their tangy flavour when young (like apples/limes) and sweet taste when ripe (with lemon notes), and can be cooked green (like plantains) or eaten raw when yellow, offering benefits like mood support (tryptophan) and potentially better blood sugar control due to their lower glycemic index. 

Culinary suggestions...

Apple bananas are ripe when the skin turns yellow and develops dark spots. These can be eaten by themselves or added to fruit salads. They can be dried into chips, baked, boiled or when ripe are used for desserts.