Is a Banana 0.5 Alcohol? Unpacking the Fermentation Fact
                                
                                
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                                A ripe banana can contain trace amounts of alcohol, with some overripe varieties potentially reaching up to 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) due to natural fermentation. This surprising fact reveals that minuscule levels of alcohol exist in many common foods without any intoxicating effect.