Banana
- Size: Variable, typically ranging from 6 to 11 inches (15 to 28 cm) in length, and 0.6 to 1.5 inches (1.5 to 3.8 cm) in diameter
- Weight: 40 to 500 grams (1.4 to 17.6 oz) per banana, with an average weight of around 180 grams (6.3 oz)
- Skin Color: Green, yellow, red (or a combination of these colors) when ripe. The peel can have blemishes or brown spots, but these do not necessarily affect the quality of the edible flesh inside.
- Flesh Color: Typically cream-colored or yellow, but can also be red or orange in some varieties.
- Flavor: Sweet and starchy when ripe, tart or starchy when unripe.