Banana

Left: Organic bio-banana crowns are being wrapped using ParaSeal to prevent decay instead of the synthetic fungicides used on conventional bananas. Why is there tape… Read More »Why Are Organic Bananas Taped?

“Some theorize that cutting an apple and placing it in a bag with bananas will increase ripening, as apples also emit ethylene gas,” he says.… Read More »How Do Apples Ripen Bananas?

According to Shashank Rajan, a fitness expert, and nutritionist, “Banana is healthy and energizing and should be avoided at night only if the person is… Read More »Is It Better To Eat Banana At Night Or Day?

Since banana peels seem to be the most common bearer of fruit fly larvae, some people prefer to compost banana peels in outdoor bins only.… Read More »Are Fruit Fly Eggs In Banana Peels?

Local banana vendors are selling the banana which are coated with red paint on the peel of yellow banana. This is one of the colour… Read More »How Are Bananas Adulterated?

There’s nothing wrong with those bananas. They were just “forced ripened” with carbide or ethylene gas. The outside may look ripe, but the inside may… Read More »Are Bananas With Green Spots Safe To Eat?

One toxic insecticide widely used in banana production is chlorpyrifos, a potent neurotoxicant member of the organophosphate insecticide family. Chlorpyrifos can harm workers, communities and… Read More »What Chemical Is Sprayed On Bananas?

Ethylene gas is commercially used to ripen fruits after they have been picked. Fruits, such as tomato, banana, and pear are harvested just before ripening… Read More »How Are Bananas Ripened Commercially?

Throwing a banana peel out the window is definitely littering. It is also dangerous if left in the environment. You may think a banana peel… Read More »Is It Littering To Throw A Banana Peel On The Ground?

Banana peels are packed with polyphenols, carotenoids, and other antioxidants that fight cancer-causing free radicals in your body. Eating more banana peels, especially green, unripe… Read More »Are Banana Peels Good For Anything?