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How do you know when bananas are bad?

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To tell if a banana has gone bad, look for mold growing on the skin. Also, if there is liquid underneath the bananas, it's a sure sign that they have gone bad. The best way to see if a banana has gone bad is to unpeel it. If the flesh is a brown color and is very mushy, it has gone bad and should not be used.


What happens if you eat a bad banana?

Believe it or not, overripe bananas are perfectly safe to eat. They actually boast higher vitamin C and antioxidant levels, according to a 2014 study published in the ​International Food Research Journal​ (Volume 21). Their peel may change its color or develop brown spots, but the flesh is still edible.

When should you not eat bananas?

But it's best to avoid eating bananas for dinner, or after dinner. It may lead to mucus formation, and indigestion. Nutritionist Nishi Grover recommends that one should have bananas before workouts to get some energy, but never at night.

Can overripe bananas make you sick?

"Bananas that have a musty smell, fruit flies, mold on the stems, or signs of rot and decay are no longer safe to eat," certified nutritionist Andrea Picincu wrote in an article for Livestrong. "An overripe banana that looks and smells fine, on the other hand, doesn't pose any health risks."

Can a banana be too ripe for banana bread?

Remember, a banana can never be too ripe for banana bread — unless it's started to get moldy, infested with fruit flies, or begins to rot.

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