A post shared thousands of times on Facebook shows two images of bananas. But not just any bananas. "This is Blue Java banana and it tastes like vanilla ice cream," text in the July 18 post says.

Bananas are the second most common tropical fruit consumed globally, with approximately 119.83 million tons produced worldwide, comprising 16% of world fruit production. But with a lot of consumption ...

Bananas are sweet, soft fruits popular all over the world. Their thick, fibrous peels, however, are a less popular source of nutrition, at least in Western countries. But contrary to what many people ...

Share on Pinterest Banana peels may be going from the trash bin or compost to people’s plates as healthy treats. golibtolibov/Getty Images Banana peels can be edible and are a rich source of dietary ...