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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