Pouteria macrophylla “Cutite” "Tuturuga"

Have you ever tried banana taffy that tasted artificial and nothing like the real fruit? If so, you may appreciate the fact that the artificial banana flavor is based on a now nearly extinct banana species, which was a major type of banana grown until it was wiped out by a fungus. However, the Cavendish banana, which is largely immune to the fungus, is now widely grown instead.

Pouteria macrophylla has a flavor that truly resembles creamy banana taffy. The fully ripe fruit is free from bitterness and is both sweet and sticky.