Are yellow plantains high in sugar? The surprising truth about ripeness
                                
                                
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                                As a plantain ripens, its starch content decreases significantly while its sugar content increases dramatically. This fundamental chemical change explains why yellow plantains are high in sugar compared to their green, starchy relatives and how this affects their taste and nutrition.