Cassabanana - Large

Cassabananas, botanically classified as Sicana odorifera, are unusual South American fruits belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Despite their name, Cassabananas are not a banana and are a type of gourd native to Brazil that thrives in tropical to subtropical climates.  Ripe Cassabananas release an aromatic, sweet scent with notes reminiscent of melon and pumpkin. The flesh can be consumed unripe or ripe, depending on the preparation, but the seeds are not edible and should be discarded. Cassabananas are mild, sweet, and musky and are said to have a flavor similar to a blend of cantaloupe, cucumber, banana, and pumpkin.