Fruits

Bananas and grapes are the most commonly available seedless fruits. Bananas are seedless because the parent banana tree is triploid (3X chromosome sets) even though… Read More »Are Seedless Bananas Real?

But a new strain that emerged in the 1990s is now attacking Cavendish bananas in Malaysia and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. The strain, called tropical… Read More »Why Are Cavendish Bananas Going Extinct?

The only globally mass-produced yellow banana variety today – the one that you likely picture when you hear the word “banana” – is called the… Read More »Are Yellow Bananas Real?

There are roughly 70 species and even more varieties of banana trees, including: Musa acuminata: This species reaches around 12 to 20 feet tall and… Read More »How Many Banana Trees Are There?

Almost all modern edible seedless (parthenocarp) bananas come from two wild species – Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. The scientific names of most cultivated bananas… Read More »Is There One Banana Species?

isoamyl acetate. When you break down the artificial banana flavor, it comes down to one compound: isoamyl acetate. According to a BBC story on this… Read More »What Is Artificial Banana Flavoring Based On?

Chia Seeds Chia seeds can act as a binding agent and thickener. Add 1 tablespoon to your blender or simply stir chia seeds into a… Read More »How Can I Thicken My Protein Shake Without A Banana?

If you’re set on a specific recipe that calls for the standard two or three mashed bananas, you can replace one or two of them… Read More »What Can I Substitute For Bananas In Banana Bread?

According to the bite-sized story behind the banana-bending flavor of classic candies like Laffy Taffy and Now & Later, the banana flavor of those treats… Read More »Why Do Banana Lollies Taste Different?

WHY DOES CHERRY FLAVOUR TASTE NOTHING LIKE REAL CHERRIES? Cherry flavour (Benzaldehyde) was 1st developed to taste not like fresh cherries, but Maraschino ?. These… Read More »Why Does Cherry Flavor Not Taste Like Cherries?