The D&T Farm in Japan is now producing ultra-rare 'Mongee Bananas,'(pronounced "mon-gay") that are uniquely grown and boast an entirely edible peel.
While most bananas are typically grown in tropical climates, Mongee Bananas are cultivated with a "Freeze Thaw Awakening" technique that draws from ancient practices. As the bananas grown in Japan do not have any natural predators, they are grown organically and without pesticides. In terms of taste, the bananas are said to be significantly sweeter than ordinary bananas—while the average banana contains just over 18 grams of sugar, the Mongee Banana has 24.8 grams of sugar.
The luxurious bananas cost more than $5 each and just 10 of them go on sale each week in the Tenmanya Okayama department store in Tokyo, Japan.
Edible Banana Peels
Japan's Luxurious Mongee Bananas Can Be Eaten Whole, Peel and All
Trend Themes
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Edible Peels — The trend of making fruit peels edible creates opportunities in reducing food waste and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
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Innovative Cultivation — The innovative 'Freeze Thaw Awakening' technique creates opportunities for more sustainable and organic farming practices.
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Premium Produce — The trend of producing ultra-rare and uniquely grown produce presents opportunities in premium and luxury markets.
Industry Implications
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Food — The food industry could benefit from including edible fruit peels in their products as a more sustainable option and capitalizing on the trend of premium produce.
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Agriculture — The agriculture industry could benefit from the innovative 'Freeze Thaw Awakening' technique by creating more sustainable and organic farming practices.
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Luxury Goods — The trend of producing ultra-rare and uniquely grown produce could present opportunities for luxury goods and high-end markets.