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How do you tell if a banana has gone 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 does a bad banana look like?

If the banana is black, it's overripe and will not ripen further. Another sign is mold growing on the banana's skin, indicating rottenness inside. A rotten banana will not have mold but will look and smell sour, and it should have a powerful, fruity smell. If the skin is brown or black, you should avoid buying it.

How can you tell if an overripe banana is bad?

If there are a few brown spots, you can simply cut them off. But if there is an extensive amount of brown or black spots inside the peel or if you see mold, throw it away. #SpoonTip: If you don't want to use your bananas right away, cut them up and store them in the freezer.

Can you get sick from eating old bananas?

"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."

When should you not eat a banana?

Bananas that have a musty smell, fruit flies, mold on the stems or signs of rot and decay are no longer safe to eat. Few things are more delicious than an overripe banana bursting with flavor. It's naturally sweet and makes a healthy snack when sugar cravings hit.

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