A post shared thousands of times on Facebook shows two images of bananas. But not just any bananas. "This is Blue Java banana and it tastes like vanilla ice cream," text in the July 18 post says.

The Blue Java banana, known for its ice cream-like texture and vanilla flavor, originates from Hawaii and Southeast Asia. Popular for its sweet taste and rich in nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, ...

Blue java bananas, sometimes also called ice cream bananas because their texture reminds some people of vanilla ice cream, are a creamy banana variety you might not have tried before. The blue java ...