There is 5 kinds of Bananas produced in Brazil.
The most popular in Brazil. It has a thin shell of yellow-green color, sweet and soft pulp and pleasant aroma. Also known as banana moorhen, ratty banana, plantain-china, banana dwarf or banana-crybaby.
It contains only 87 calories per 100g.
Slightly laxative.
The preferred by most Brazilians for being more durable and can be consumed in up to 4 days after being mature. It has well-yellow skin with brown spots, consistent pulp and less sweet compared to the dwarf banana.
It contains 89 calories per 100g.
Great for frying or baking.
The type with higher amounts of vitamins A and C. It has dark yellow shell with large black spots (when ripe), soft pulp, compact and very consistent pinkish color. It is flattened on one side.
Also known as banana-chifre-de-boi (longhorn-banana), banana-comprida (long-banana) or pacovan. It looks like a Plantain.
It contains 117 calories per 100g.
Ideal for cooking, baking or frying, as the raw plantain is very indigestible.
The smallest compared to other bananas, reaching a maximum of 10cm (~3.9").
It has a cylindrical shape, thin shell of yellow-gold color, (very) sweet pulp and a pleasant taste and aroma.
Also known as inajá (Brazilian native name in Tupi-Guarani), banana-dedo-de-moça (lady's finger banana), banana-mosquito or banana-imperador (Emperor Banana).
It contains 158 calories per 100g.
Very used to make croquettes. Note: I never saw a banana-croquette.
The most digestive.
It has a thin shell of light yellow color, sweet pulp and strong flavor.
Also known as the white banana.
It contains 92 calories per 100g.
Very recommended for babies and the elderly.