Bananas are the declared favorite fruit of many Germans. Some people like to eat the green, slightly tarter fruits, while others prefer them well ripened and sweet. However, sometimes bananas burst. Why do they do that and: Can you still eat them?
Are split bananas still edible?
In fact, split bananas are stillgood to eat! However, the pulp underneath is often alreadyvery ripeand thereforesweet as sugarNot everyone likes their bananas so sugary. In addition, the ripe fruit flesh quickly turns brown. However, you cancut away
Can babies eat split bananas?
However, caution is advised with babies and small children under the age of two: they shouldbetter not eat split bananas. Due to the open shell, the fruit lacks important protection, which is why bacteria – such as listeria – can penetrate. These cause diarrhea and abdominal cramps in your baby.
How long are split bananas edible?
You can eat split bananas as long as theystill smell and taste goodHowever, you should no longer use very brown and mushy fruits - at most forBaking a banana bread The high sugar content is desirable here, after all, such a pastry is made without artificial sugar.
Why do bananas burst?
Bananas will split if stored incorrectly. The fruits are often storedtoo warmor nearnear ripe apples. Both accelerate the ripening process, so that the fruit browns and splits more quickly.
But be careful: under no circumstances store bananas and other tropical fruits in the refrigerator! It is far too cold here and the fruits quickly become damaged: for example, they lose their aroma and no longer taste as good.
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When should you stop eating a banana?
In fact, you can still eat brown bananas or use them for cakes or for preserving. They are suitable, for example, as a replacement for industrial sugar. However, as soon as a banana smells rotten, it is no longer edible.
