Banana Poisonous? Experts Weigh In on Myth

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The discussion centers on the myth that the bottom part of a banana is poisonous. Experts unanimously agree that this claim is false, emphasizing that there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that any part of the banana is harmful. The notion of a "poisonous part" is dismissed as a myth, and the absence of warnings in supermarkets further reinforces this conclusion. Overall, the consensus is that bananas are safe to eat in their entirety.

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I am not sure whether it's right place to ask it,but anyways.
Actually I have heard that bottom most part of banana is poisonous.There is an image confirming this
which I have attached here.I am really worried ,my mother said she used to eat this so called"poisonous part"It is just a myth.
poisonous part.jpg

What you experts think?
 
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I haven't heard of this before and the description 'absolute poison' in that image implies there to be something present in a banana which is harmful in the extreme to the extent of being lethal.
If that was the case I am sure that supermarkets and other retailers would be placing large red warning signs wherever bananas are sold,
and news reports of banana fatalities and even banana suicide would be common.
 
gracy said:
I am not sure whether it's right place to ask it,but anyways.
Actually I have heard that bottom most part of banana is poisonous.There is an image confirming this
which I have attached here.I am really worried ,my mother said she used to eat this so called"poisonous part"It is just a myth.
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What you experts think?
No it is not poisonous.
 
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