Tag: Mongee banana

Most people are familiar with the sweet bananas sold in supermarkets, but the plant commonly known as the Japanese banana (*Musa basjoo*) produces fruit that is small, seedy, and largely inedible. However, the story doesn't end there, as a rare, gourmet version has changed the edible landscape entirely.

In 2017, a rare and expensive banana variety called the Mongee banana was developed in Japan with an edible peel. This remarkable fruit has sparked a global conversation, leaving many to wonder, can you eat the peel of Japanese bananas?