What the red wax tips on bananas REALLY mean – and it will likely change how you shop for good
- Red Tip bananas is a popular fruit choice in Australian supermarkets
- Few know the red wax indicates the fruit is grown using organic family methods
- This excludes the use of chemicals and allows the bananas to grow naturally
- The method was established in 1998 by Frank and Dianne Sciacca
The reason as to why Red Tip bananas contain wax at the end of the fruit has been revealed.
The red wax indicates the bananas are grown using the Ecoganic farming method without the use of harsh chemicals while also reducing the impact on the environment.
The revelation has come as a surprise for many, with research showing that while 85 per cent of Australians are aware of red tip bananas, only four per cent know the red wax indicates Ecoganic farming.
The red wax on Red Tip bananas indicate the fruit are grown using the ‘Ecoganic farming’ method without the use of harsh chemicals while also reducing the impact on the environment
Research shows that 85 per cent of Aussies are aware of red tip bananas, but only 4 per cent know that the red wax indicates Ecoganic farming
Established in 1998 by Frank and Dianne Sciacca with the view to ‘farm with nature’, the Ecoganic farming method uses the natural ecosystem to sustainably grow sweet and creamy bananas as nature intended, which is better for the farmers, community and taste.
‘When you see the red wax tip on bananas, you can know that they have been farmed in harmony with nature. Nature has developed over hundreds of thousands of years to keep things in balance,’ Frank said.
‘Rather than rely on chemicals, we choose to harness everything nature gives us to grow our bananas slowly and with respect,’ Frank continued.
‘This respect shows up in the product and you can taste the difference.’
Traditional farming uses chemicals that sterilise the soil and kill insects, which then leaves the crop dependent on synthetic fertilisers for its source of nutrition.
Established in 1998 by Frank and Dianne Sciacca with the view to ‘farm with nature’, the Ecoganic farming method uses the natural ecosystem to sustainably grow sweet and creamy bananas as nature intended, which is better for the farmers, community and taste
A medium sized banana contains less than 100 calories and is naturally high in Vitamin B6 and potassium with slow-release low GI carbohydrates for longer-lasting energy.
The lack of chemicals results in a superior flavoursome banana that tastes sweeter and creamier compared to others.
The healthier bananas can be purchased at leading supermarkets and only costs a few cents more per kilogram.
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