Crunchy Banana? Here’s the Weird Reason It Happens

Rough treatment: If a fruit is bruised in shipment, or in packaging, it can injure the interior, leaving only the peel unspoiled.

Internal rot or infection: Sometimes, fungi and bacteria may affect the banana’s core, leading to a dry, hard inner part.

Is It Still Safe to Eat?
I would say, in most instances, yes — but think with your senses. If the banana smells and tastes fine (except for the crunch), chances are it’s safe to eat, just unpleasant. But if it smells sour or fermented, or tastes like chemicals, it’s best to throw it out as a crunchy banana inside can be deceptive.

Ever Eaten a Crunchy Banana?
We want to hear from you!

Have you bitten into a banana and discovered an unexpected crunch in the middle? What did it look like? Did you go ahead and eat it — or did it go straight in the trash?

Tell us in the comments or share what you think this mystery crunch actually is. Because, after all, the strangest food moments, like biting into a crunchy banana inside, are always better when shared.