than ripe ones.
Why Some People Prefer Green Bananas
They may be a good choice for people who want:
- More resistant starch
- A less-sweet fruit
- A slower-digesting source of carbohydrate
- More support for a fiber-rich diet
- A filling snack
However, very green bananas can be harder to digest for some people and may cause bloating or gas.
Yellow Bananas: A Convenient Middle Ground
As a banana ripens, much of its starch is converted into sugars.
That is why yellow bananas taste noticeably sweeter and have a softer texture than green