Yes, the tiny seed traces found in bananas are described as hard.
While the common bananas we eat today don't contain the large, hard seeds found in wild varieties, they aren't entirely seedless. Instead, they contain remnants of seeds.
Understanding Banana "Seeds"
What are often referred to as seeds in domesticated bananas are actually:
- Vestigial seeds: These are undeveloped seed traces.
- Tiny black specks: The visual appearance within the fruit.
According to the reference provided, these vestigial seeds are usually small, hard, and barely noticeable. This explains why you don't typically encounter crunchy, hard seeds when eating a banana; they are present but in a reduced, undeveloped form.
Key Characteristics
Here's a breakdown of the characteristics of these seed traces:
- Size: Small
- Texture: Hard
- Noticeability: Barely noticeable
These traits distinguish them significantly from the prominent, fully developed seeds found in other fruit varieties or the wild ancestors of modern bananas.
In summary, while not true, large seeds, the tiny traces within bananas are characterized by their hardness.
