Ethically, every German eats almost 12 kilograms of bananas per year. With an annual per capita consumption of around 24 kilograms, only apples are more popular than the nutritious tropical fruits. But what does it mean if there are red spots on the banana? We'll clarify.
Is it dangerous if there are red spots in the banana?
A red line or red spots in the banana are not dangerous, butcompletely harmlessYou can eat these fruitswithout worry, they just might not taste as good as usual. In any case, you don't have to worry about any he alth consequences.
Can the red spots in bananas transmit HIV?
A few years ago, a rumor arose that HIV-positive plantation workers were spiking their blood into bananas. The aim of this would be to infect consumers in “rich countries” with the virus. We can reassure you: This message is a so-called “Urbane Legende”, also known in modern German as “fake news”.
The red spots or lines in the bananas areno traces of blood, just reddish colored flesh. Typically, such bananas arenarrower than normal fruits, which is why they usually don't even end up in the supermarket.
Where do the red spots in the banana come from?
The narrow shape and the red spots or lines in the banana are instead a sign of adeficient supply of the banana plant with important nutrients. As a result, not only does the flesh of the fruit change color, but the fruit cannot ripen properly. It remains narrower than normal.
Thefungus Nigrospora sphaericacan also cause the red spots on the banana. This is aharmless to humans filamentous fungus that usually only affects the leaves of the banana plant. As a rule, the link u=banana plant diseases]infestation[/link] only occurs in plants weakened by a lack of nutrients.
Can you eat bananas with red spots?
Bananas with red spots or stripes can be eaten safely. They causeno he alth problems, only their taste may be affected. Of course, you don't have to eat these fruits, you can simply throw them away.
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Are red or pink bananas edible?
There are red and pink varieties of bananas that are actually edible. For example, Chiquita sells a red banana that is available in some supermarkets. It should taste sweet with a slight raspberry aroma. The fruits of the pink dwarf banana, which is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, are also edible.
