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| Banana (banano) | Plantain (plátano) | |
|---|---|---|
| Eaten | Usually raw | Cooked |
| Skin | Thinner | Thicker, more angular |
| Starch | Lower when ripe | Higher |
| Classic dish | Batidos (smoothies) | Patacones, maduros |
In Costa Rican Spanish, banano means the sweet dessert banana. Plátano usually means plantain, and cuadrado is a short, starchy cooking banana.
