Floral Pattern
Floral Pattern
That Nub On The End Of A Banana Isn't What You Think It Is
The Mystery of the Banana Nub
- That little nub at the end of your banana isn’t just an extra piece of fruit.
Commonly Mistaken for a Seed
- Many people think the nub is a seed, but bananas are seedless in their commercial form.
The Nub Is Actually the Remnant of the Flower
- The nub is the dried-up tip of the banana flower, known as the calyx.
Why It’s There
- The calyx remains attached to the banana after the flower has withered and the fruit has grown.
It’s Completely Safe to Eat
- While some people remove it, the nub is perfectly edible and poses no harm.
How the Nub Affects the Banana
- The nub has no impact on the taste or quality of the banana, it’s just a leftover part of the flower.
Can Be Removed Easily
- If you prefer, you can simply pinch off the nub before eating your banana.
A Quirk of Nature
- The banana nub is a small reminder of the plant’s natural growth process.
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