Either way, they are never wanted. We’re talking about those annoying white strings on bananas, or more technically, “phloem bundles.” (Appetizing name, right?) Anyone who’s peeled a ...

Many people choose to pick out the stringy bits of a banana after assuming it is just part of the peel, but a doctor is urging people to stop doing that. The strands are actually phloem bundles, which ...

These parts, which are called phloem bundles, actually contain a number of vital nutrients. Doctor Manuel Viso explained: “They are the blood vessels of the banana, where the nutrients are ...

The expert advised against removing the stringy parts of a banana, known as phloem bundles, which are packed with essential nutrients. Doctor Manuel Viso clarified: "They are the blood vessels of ...

The expert advised against removing the stringy parts of a banana, known as phloem bundles, which are packed with essential nutrients. Doctor Manuel Viso clarified: "They are the blood vessels of ...