Viral Video: Grandmother's Method To Traditionally Ripen Bananas Is A Hit On The Internet

A recent Instagram video has ignited an internet controversy. The video shows an elderly South Indian woman showing a chemical-free way to ripen bananas. While ripe bananas are widely available and popular in many marketplaces, worries concerning artificial ripening agents are not uncommon. This video presents an alternative approach, raising questions regarding practicality and business viability. 

What does the woman do in the viral video? 

The woman first pits the banana in a pit | Image: Instagram

The video was posted with the caption, "Banana Ripening Process, Primitive Method." 

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The process is burying raw bananas in a pit coated with dried banana leaves. Coals are then placed in the pit to produce smoke. Finally, the pit is covered in earth and left for two days.   

Which process does the woman follow to ripen bananas? 

The woman in the video even displays eating ripe bananas | Image: Instagram

According to the footage, the bananas are perfectly ripe and ready to eat. The woman in the video even displays eating ripe bananas. 

The method, while seemingly effective, raises concerns about scalability and practicality for large-scale commercial applications. Nonetheless, it emphasizes a traditional practice that some may find intriguing and potentially useful. 

How did people on the internet react? 

The video has generated a debate about how to rip bananas and other fruits. Several people expressed their opinions in the comments area. 

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"I wonder why they don't just let them ripen on the tree. Is it just to speed up the process? I love how, at her age, she is so active," a user wrote. "Now such a natural banana is not available in Big City," another user added. 

"This is a very efficient method for ripening fruits. The smoke is used for ethylene as it ripens the fruit," a third user wrote. 

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