Do you ever wonder about those annoying little strings on bananas? When you peel back the yellow skin, there they are, haunting you. But fear not, my friends, for I have the answer. Those strings, my dear readers, are called phloem bundles.
Phloem bundles run vertically along the fruit and cling tenaciously to less ripe bananas, while hanging lifelessly from the flesh of ripe ones. They are never wanted, but they serve an important purpose. Phloem bundles, or phloem packets, play a crucial role in transporting nutrients from the leaves to the fruit, ensuring the banana’s development and well-being. So, next time you encounter those pesky white strings, remember that they are fully edible!
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