Bananas are not toxic: accusations of danger related to fungicides, ethylene, or starch are misinformation. It is a healthy fruit whose thick peel blocks chemical residues, and its specific carbohydrates (resistant starch) act as beneficial prebiotics for our gut microbiota.

noli's read

Abbey Sharp's assertion that bananas are perfectly safe and fit into a healthy diet is solidly supported by science. Regarding pesticides, monitoring data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the EWG (observational data) confirm that residues on the flesh of a peeled banana are minimal and well below safety thresholds thanks to their protective peel. The use of ethylene, a natural ripening gas, is also recognized as harmless according to the consensus of food safety regulatory agencies (expert opinions). As for banana carbohydrates, numerous clinical studies and research reviews demonstrate that resistant starch (rich in amylose) acts as an excellent prebiotic that positively nourishes our gut microbiota. Although Abbey confuses the terms 'amylase' (the enzyme) and 'amylose' (the starch component) here, her biological explanation remains impeccable. Finally, occasional digestive discomfort is simply explained by the natural fermentation of FODMAPs and fibers in sensitive individuals, a normal physiological mechanism validated by clinical work from Monash University.

the sources

1. 1Stewart TM, Williamson DA, White MA 2002
2. 2Neumark-Sztainer D et al. 2007