Why Do Bananas Turn Brown?
It's a question that has puzzled the best of us. Is it the natural process of ripening? The wrath of a scorned fruit? The evil plot of a diabolical banana cartel?
Our resident expert in the field of fruit science, Dr. Balthazar McSnook, has a few theories. "It's simply a matter of enzymatic action, my friends. The starches in the banana break down, releasing enzymes that turn the fruit from yellow to brown."
Read more about Dr. McSnook's Enzyme TheorySome say it's not just a natural process, but a deliberate act of revenge from the fruit itself. "Bananas turn brown as a form of protest against our cruel treatment of them in the kitchen," claims local fruit whisperer, Bertha Bottomsworth.
Learn more about Bertha's Fruit Revolt TheoryOf course, not all theories are created equal. Some are just plain bananas.
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