The Saba banana is also known as the sweet plantain in English.
The Saba banana (also sometimes called saba senegalensis) is a unique type of banana, shorter and thicker than the common Cavendish banana. It is a triploid hybrid banana cultivar originating from the Philippines. These bananas typically appear green and ripen to a deep yellow. They are cooked more often than eaten raw due to their starchy texture when unripe, becoming sweeter and softer upon cooking. They are commonly used in Filipino cuisine.
