Burro Bananas
Dole's Burro banana is short and chunky, with a slight lemony taste. Burro bananas are great fresh or in baked goods.

Nutritional Value
- Good source of fiber 11%, which helps support heart health.
- Good source of Vitamin C 10%, which supports a healthy immune system.
- Good source of vitamin B6 11%, which supports energy metabolism.
- Manganese
- 15%
- Potassium
- 8%
- Vitamin C
- 10%
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Nutritional Facts
0 Serving Per Container | |
Serving Size | 118g |
Calories | 110 |
Entries | Daily value in %* |
---|---|
Total Carbohydrate (27 g) | 10% |
Dietary Fiber (3 g) | 11% |
Total Sugars (14 g) | |
Protein (1 g) | |
Biotin (3 mcg) | 10% |
Calcium (6 mg) | 0% |
Chloride (93 mg) | 4% |
Choline (12 mg) | 2% |
Chromium (1 mcg) | 2% |
Copper (0.1 mg) | 10% |
Folate (24 mcg DFE) | 6% |
Iodine (9 mcg) | 6% |
Magnesium (32 mg) | 8% |
Manganese (0.3 mg) | 15% |
Niacin (1 mg NE) | 6% |
Phosphorus (26 mg) | 2% |
Potassium (422 mg) | 8% |
Riboflavin (0.1 mg) | 8% |
Selenium (1 µg) | 2% |
Vitamin A (4 mcg) | 0% |
Vitamin B6 (0.4 mg) | 25% |
Vitamin C (10 mg) | 10% |
Vitamin K (1 µg) | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.


Make the most of your fruit! Learn how to select, prep, and protect your farm-fresh produce.
How do you pick ripe burros?
- Burro Bananas, as is true with most bananas, are harvested green and allowed to ripen during and after shipping. When ripe, the skin will be yellow with some black spotting.
How do you prepare ripe burros?
- Burro bananas are versatile and slightly tangy, with a creamy texture that works well in both sweet and savory dishes. When ripe, their yellow skin and soft flesh make them perfect for eating raw, blending into smoothies, or baking into breads and muffins. Unripe burro bananas are starchier and ideal for cooking—fry them for a crispy snack, boil or steam them for a tender side dish, or grill them with a touch of cinnamon for a caramelized treat.
How do you store burros?
- If bananas are not yet ripe, let them ripen naturally at room temperature until soft. The skin will be yellow with black spots and the flesh is creamy white, once ripe, At that point Burro Bananas may be refrigerated for a few days.