Banana ripeness: When are the tropical fruits particularly healthy?. As of: March 16, 2024, 8:02 a.m By: Clara Kistner CommentsPressSplit Already knew? The components of the banana change depending on the ripeness of the tropical fruit.

Green bananas are not a quick source of energy for the body as they hardly contain any simple sugars. The longer the bananas ripen, the less starch the fruit contains. The dark brown fruits also contain sugar that has been fermented into alcohol.