Lakatan
Bananas · 香蕉
Lakatan in October (this month)
Look for Philippines
This origin is in fresh-crop season.
The Philippines' favourite eating banana.
- Look for
- Medium, bright yellow-orange when ripe.
- Best for
- Eating fresh
Philippines
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (1)
PH
PhilippinesMindanao (Davao)
Fresh cropLakatan grown in Philippines
Harvested all year
Other bananas varieties
Common questions
- When is Lakatan bananas in season in Singapore?
- Philippines: all year. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Lakatan is best in October?
- Look for Philippines.
- How do I pick a ripe bananas?
- Colour: Green tips to eat in a few days. Brown sugar spots are sweetest now. Feel: Firm, with no splits. Crown: The stem end should be firm and free of mould.
- How should I store bananas?
- Counter only. Lasts 3–5 days. Hanging bananas reduces bruising. In the fridge the skin turns black, though the flesh is still fine.