Matti banana Banana that grows only in Kannyakumari
Why is Matti banana famous?
It has sweet fragrance, honey-like taste and are larger than human fingers.
Do they grow only in special seasons?
It grows only in the monsoon seasons of
Kanniyakumari.
What makes them also referred to as ‘Baby Banana’?
It is known as ‘Baby Banana’ due to its appearance.
But are they really fit for babies?
It has low Total Soluble Solids Content, appropriate for baby food.
What Matti banana smells feels like?
It emits a scent similar to the Manoranjitham flower, a flower famous for its exotic smell.
What are types of the Matti bananas?
Nal Matti, Theyn [honey] Matti, Kal Matti, Nei Matti, Sundari Matti, Semmati among others.
Are they all naturally occurring?
Semmati or Sanna Kathalai is a clone banana made by fusing Matti and Red banana.
Are there any benefits of cloned Matti banana?
Semmati contains ascorbic acid beneficial for growth of children and has low sugar level.