Weird Banana Facts

I love using banana leaves in my cooking.  They add an earthy, aromatic flavor to my dishes and make for a beautiful presentation.  However, when it comes to using banana leaves, one question that often comes up is which side to use. A Guide to Traditional Serving Etiquette The shiny, smooth side of the banana … Read more

Boiling banana leaves is a traditional remedy that has been used for centuries in many cultures.  As someone who is interested in natural remedies, I was curious about the benefits of boiled banana leaves.  After some research, I discovered that boiled banana leaves have many benefits for our health and well-being. Exploring the Nutritional and … Read more

They’re used for many things, from cooking to wrapping food to making decorations.  But did you know that there are also some unconventional uses for banana leaves? Banana Leaves: From Fertilizer to Insect Repellent Beyond their culinary applications, banana leaves offer unconventional uses for gardening, cooking, and more. Rich in potassium, they make excellent natural fertilizers, … Read more

If you are anything like me, you probably enjoy trying new exotic dishes and exploring different cuisines. Have you had the pleasure of being served a meal on a banana leaf?  It’s a traditional way of serving food in a lot of countries in Southeast Asia. And you can actually eat the banana leaf! It … Read more

There is no doubt that they are a popular fruit, but have you ever wondered where the United States gets bananas from? They seem to be available all year round, so is it just one specific country that produces them? Are bananas seasonal products, and thus, a variety of suppliers worldwide are required? Are there … Read more

If you are concerned about your health or the environment, then you may wonder how to know if bananas are chemically ripened. Do chemically ripened bananas look or taste any different? What chemicals are used in the ripening process? Can the chemicals be harmful? Should you wash your bananas, just in case? Is it better … Read more

It’s one of those strange occurrences that’s hard to explain; why do bananas get flagged at airport security? You would think that there wouldn’t be any issues with enjoying your favorite yellow fruit when you’re traveling. However, more often than not, bananas seem to get flagged by airport security. And this even happens when your … Read more

Have you ever been dazzled by the bright color of your favorite snack and wondered why bananas are yellow? And why is the fruit inside a different color? Is it true that not all bananas are yellow? And, of course, it changes color from green to yellow, then brown or black. Why does that happen? … Read more