Does the weight of a banana change as it ripens?
                                
                                
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                                A banana can lose up to 21% of its mass during ripening, with a significant change influenced heavily by moisture loss and metabolic processes. So, does the weight of a banana change as it ripens? The science confirms that a measurable weight reduction is a natural part of the process.