Are Brown Bananas Safe to Eat? | Serving Up Science

Unlock the secrets of the health benefits hidden in those ripe, brown bananas gracing your kitchen counter! As bananas undergo ripening and transform into a delightful shade of brown, they not only enhance in sweetness but also pack a nutritional punch. Delve into the digestive advantages and explore the abundance of tryptophan, a vital amino acid known for promoting mood and relaxation.

[Psysium]

When my grandpa turned 99, the local newspaper asked what his secret was. He said he ate a banana a day. He passed away before he could make it to 100, so the family lovingly jokes that he was a few bananas short 😂

[Pownchao]

YES! I eat bananas, no matter if green, yellow or brown! My folks always waste bananas that have so much as a single dark spot smh

[deetlebee]

Definitely the older the banana the tastier it gets. They never survive in our house long enough to get fully brown though 😂

[DavidChow-nx]

I’m falling in love with brown bananas. 💕

[roboluigi]

For some reason I find that browned bananas give me a tingly feeling on my mouth that is similar to an allergic reaction. Once the banana develop spots I have to finish them asap.

[chipped]

Yellow are good to eat, brown are saved for banana nut bread... Hide your yellow until they turn into bread...with pecans❤

[sheilafrancl]

they just turn to mush, not at all appetizing

[janevelasquez]

The browner the banana the better for banana nut bread ...yum

[frankmilone]

Man that's a loaded what he said.

[strikemaster]

Even my half green bananas are brown and yucky in the center

[DKKC]

add Brown bananas to a protein shake. Peanut Butter protein and a brown banana go great together.