Chapter
The Fascinating History of the Banana
14:56 - 15:26 (00:30)
Hosts discuss the story of the Gross Michel banana and banana flavoring. The episode ends with a plug for their show, "Short Stuff."
Clips
Learn about the history behind the once-popular but now virtually extinct banana, the Gross Michel, and how it was replaced by the Cavendish due to a deadly fungus.
14:56 - 15:26 (00:30)
Gross Michel Banana
Summary
Learn about the history behind the once-popular but now virtually extinct banana, the Gross Michel, and how it was replaced by the Cavendish due to a deadly fungus.