British scientists at a company in Norwich called Tropic have made a special banana. This banana stays fresh and yellow for 24 hours after opening. The gene-edited fruit keeps its firm feel and taste without turning brown quickly. Scientists achieved this by changing the polyphenol oxidase enzyme using careful gene techniques. This improvement helps the market grow.
Bananas stay fresh 24 hours after opening, changing how we eat fruit.
Tropic’s CEO, Gilad Gershon, said that the modified bananas show 30 percent less browning 24 hours after cutting them. This new method changes current genes but does not use outside material, unlike usual genetic changes. It changes how we process fruit products.
New gene editing makes fruits last longer and stay fresh, says Gershon.
Further research aims to slow down ripening by stopping ethylene to keep the peel’s color and cut down waste. The company is working on strong types and has gotten approvals in the USA, Philippines, Colombia, Honduras, and Canada. But, UK sales will wait until rules change around mid-2026 because gene-edited fruits are banned in UK.
Conclusion
Recap of Key Points: Scientists in Norwich have created a special banana that stays yellow and fresh for 24 hours after being cut. This is done by changing a specific gene, helping reduce waste and keep the fruit tasty!
Final Thoughts: These magical bananas could change how we enjoy fruits—no more browning bananas in your lunch box!
Call to Action: Excited to try these bananas? Stay tuned as we wait for more updates on this fun fruit!
