Re: Gros Michel
In blind taste testing, I like to give people (fresh harvested) Gros Michel, Cavendish and Goldfinger side by side. Almost always, Gros Michel is a clear winner and much preferred. People tend to like Goldfinger the least of the 3, some even dislike it.
In terms of flavor, I would agree that Gros Michel and Cavendish are similar, but Gros Michel tends to have a much stronger, aromatic, classic-banana flavor and is noticeably more dense. Cavendish also tend to be relatively mealy in texture, Gros Michel is relatively smoother/creamier, something like a...unusually rigid but still good cream cheese??? I cant really think of a good descriptor, but its reminiscent of a creamy texture.
Having thought about all that, compared to other bananas that can be tart, or sour, or dry, or starchy, they are very similar to each other.
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Growing bananas in Colorado, Washington, Hawaii since 2004. Commercial banana farmer, 200+ varieties.
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