•Appearance: Golden yellow with a smooth, taut, and firm surface.
•Texture: Crunchy, fibrous, and firm when fresh.
•Flavor: Mild, sweet, and subtly astringent with fruity, coconut-like notes, and nuances of butterscotch, cinnamon, and sugar cane.
•Ripening: They continue to ripen post-harvest, eventually developing a soft, chewy, and sticky texture.
•Nutritional Value: A good source of fiber, iron, potassium, B vitamins, flavonoids, and antioxidants.