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The Rise and Fall of the Gross Michel Banana
00:50 - 05:57 (05:06)
The Gross Michel banana dominated the market for 70 years but went extinct in less than a decade due to the Panama disease. Now the Cavendish banana is the most widely produced and consumed banana in the world.
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The banana flavoring used today actually tastes like a type of banana that is no longer commonly consumed.
00:50 - 02:27 (01:36)
Banana Flavor Science
Summary
The banana flavoring used today actually tastes like a type of banana that is no longer commonly consumed. This has led to confusion among those who are used to the modern banana taste.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of the Gross Michel Banana
EpisodeShort Stuff: Artificial Banana Flavor
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Gross Michelle banana dominated the market for 70 years until it was wiped out in less than a decade by the Panama disease.
02:28 - 05:57 (03:28)
Banana
Summary
The Gross Michelle banana dominated the market for 70 years until it was wiped out in less than a decade by the Panama disease. Today, the Cavendish banana accounts for 99% of bananas consumed worldwide.