When buying bananas, do you look at the color or the black spots? Most people only pay attention to the outer skin when picking bananas. In fact, the key to determining the sweetness of bananas lies in an "inconspicuous little place."
Recently, a man shared on Instagram his trick of picking bananas that "took him 45 years to learn." It only takes two seconds to identify which bunch of bananas are the sweetest, causing tens of thousands of netizens to exclaim, "Turns out I was picking the wrong ones all along!"
{99 9} The key to sweetness lies in the "banana stem"This user @Amintips said that when choosing a banana, don't just look at the outer skin, but also observe the "length of the stem" of the banana. He said: "If the banana stem is shorter, the banana will be sweeter and the flavor will be stronger; but the longer the stem, the lighter the flavor will be."
This little trick is also certified by professional chefs. Chef Cristian Feher (Food Chain TV), who has more than 20 years of experience, demonstrates comparing two bananas and points out: "The one with the shorter stem has significantly more sweetness and aroma."
Three steps to teach you how to pick the sweetest banana1. Look at the color
According to "The Spruce Eats", the ideal banana is "mostly yellow with a little green at the end." At this stage, the banana has just the right sweetness and a chewy texture. Avoid bananas with bruised, gray or dull skin as they may have been damaged during shipping or storage. Fully yellow bananas can be eaten immediately, while greener bananas will slowly turn sweeter after a few days.
2. Look at spots
Bananas with small brown spots represent peak sweetness and are suitable for direct consumption. If the skin is too dark, moist or dented, the flesh may have been bruised.
3. Check whether the peel is easy to peel
If a banana is difficult to peel and the skin and pulp are not separated smoothly, it means it is not yet ripe and will taste astringent and hard. Ripe bananas peel easily and have a rich aroma.