Bananas are one of the most popular fruits around the world. They are affordable, easy to eat and contain important nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and dietary fibre.
However, not every bunch of bananas you see at the market or in a store is worth buying.
Before you put bananas in your shopping basket, take a few seconds to examine them carefully. One major warning sign is visible mould, especially around the stem or on the skin.
Mould can appear as white, green, grey or black fuzzy patches. If you notice mould spreading across the banana, it is better to avoid buying it. Bananas with leaking liquid, a strong fermented or rotten smell, or extensive dark, wet and mushy areas should also be avoided.
Watch the stem
The stem is one of the first places where mould may develop. A small amount of browning on the stem does not necessarily mean the banana is unsafe, because bananas naturally darken as they ripen.
However, fuzzy mould or obvious decay around the stem is a reason to choose another bunch.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
