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Eating Banana Peels

Benjamin Grimm Jun 11 2021 01:44 PM

I've seen several articles recently about how people have been eating banana peels. It avoids food waste, among other things. But is it food? Or is it more like eating the aluminum can that your soup was packaged in? Anyway, I thought about maybe finding a recipe for banana peel, since we have them around the house anyway. (You get one free with each banana!) I still might try it at some point, but I get the feeling that I would simply be preparing something very close to inedible. Here are two articles: Should we turn our banana peels into bacon? Think Outside the Banana. Eat the Peel.

Frayed Knot Jun 11 2021 01:48 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

My father used to eat the entire peanut, shell and all. You don't figure you'd hear of that outside of maybe Georgia but he was Queens-born and L.I.-raised. And I guess I've known a few orange peel eaters. Can't say I've ever heard of banana peel chompers though.

kcmets Jun 11 2021 02:10 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

I'd have to run it through the dishwasher before I'd consider eating one. Even then...

MFS62 Jun 11 2021 02:25 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

I guess you would want to eat them so you don't slip on one. I watch a lot of cooking shows, and if I come across a recipe for banana peels I'll let you know. Later

Double Switch Jun 11 2021 02:31 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

I prefer not to eat the skin of anything except potatoes. Compost heaps need feeding too.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 11 2021 02:34 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

Surely one fruit peel you just can't eat is the super fibrous one covering a banana ... right? Nope! Banana peels are totally edible, if prepared correctly. Bananas are known for their high potassium content, with each medium fruit containing a whopping 422 milligrams. Read the rest at https://www.today.com/series/one-small-thing/are-banana-peels-edible-4-fruits-you-should-be-eating-t151474

whippoorwill Jun 11 2021 05:46 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

Can't imagine eating a banana peel. Who knows where it's been? And it doesn't seem to be washable. But an orange peel can be washed. But ew. I've heard of orange peel candy which actually does sound tasty Really eating banana peels to save on garbage seems pretty weird because as mentioned they are quite compostable or at least break down fast in the garbage If any one eats one please report!

Willets Point Jun 11 2021 05:50 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

You can always try them smoked.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 11 2021 07:42 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

I eat 2 🍌 s every day. Never once ate a peel

Fman99 Jun 11 2021 08:51 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

It's a really good idea to eat the banana peel. Said some retarded person.

Ceetar Jun 11 2021 09:27 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

i feel like if you're going to eat the peel, you should just..eat the whole thing together right? Just chomp chomp chomp? efficient.

Double Switch Jun 11 2021 11:11 PM Re: Eating Banana Peels

Monkeys peel bananas before they eat them. Apparently, they don't like the flavor of the peels.

Frayed Knot Jun 12 2021 05:26 AM Re: Eating Banana Peels

So, clearly then, the primary purpose for which evolution developed the opposable thumb was to peel bananas prior to eating. I mean, there can be no other logical explanation.