Other varieties include the Chinese Dynasties, the Apple Banana, the Puff Banana, and the Redskin Banana, each of which has a unique appearance and taste.

Japanese consumers are especially fond of Taiwan's bananas. During the years Imperial Japan occupied Taiwan, many bananas were planted and cultivated in the central regions of Taiwan, for export to Japan. In 1967, Taiwan began producing large quantities of bananas in the southern stretches of the island, and presently has a cultivation area of over 50,000 hectares. Taiwan exported roughly US$19.5 million dollars of bananas in 2003, primarily to Japan and as well to Honk Kong, with various other emerging markets on the horizon. It is no wonder the banana has earned Taiwan the well-deserved designation of "the Banana Kingdom."

Bananas can be prepared over one hundred different ways! Whether eaten as is, deep-fried, in banana splits, or as delectable smoothies, bananas are a delicious and highly nutritious treat. If bananas are still slightly green, then they are not ripe yet. As refrigeration will retard the ripening process, it is best to leave a bunch of bananas at room temperature for a few days to ripen. When a few brown freckles have developed on the banana peel, they are ready to be eaten.

Bananas are produced year round, with most production coming from southern Taiwan during spring harvest, and from central Taiwan during the autumn.

Bananas are cultivated in central Taiwan around Nantou County, and in southern Taiwan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung Counties.