The yellow thing you peel and eat is, in fact, a fruit because it contains the seeds of the plant. Although since bananas have been commercially grown, the plants are sterile, and the seeds have gradually been reduced to little specs. 24 янв. 2016 г.
Why are there seeds in my banana?
If you've ever sliced open a banana from a grocery store, you may see little black dots that appear to be seeds. These "seeds" are immature and can't be planted and grown. Most bananas sold in stores are of the Cavendish variety, which are commercial bananas that typically produce no seeds.
Is it safe to eat bananas with seeds?
Yes, you can eat banana seeds. Bananas seeds, both ripe or unripe, are not poisonous. However, wild bananas are considered almost inedible when they produce a myriad of hard pea-sized seeds. While the wild bananas may still be safe to eat, it is almost impossible and not worth it.
Does every banana have seeds?
Every species of banana plant has a different number of seeds per fruit, although most varieties contain between one and six seeds. The Cavendish variety contains the most seeds per fruit with up to 22 seeds being found inside each fruit. Banana plants cannot be grown outside in tropical areas.
Are the black seeds in bananas poisonous?
The answer to your curiosity is yes. You can eat the wild banana that has seeds since they aren't poisonous.
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