Green bananas aren't necessarily bad — experts explain the hidden health perk

Waiting for bananas to ripen can be frustrating, especially when they stay green for days — but they may still be worth eating.

Food experts say there are several reasons some bananas never ripen as expected, and that greener fruit may offer different benefits than riper fruits.

"If bananas are harvested immature, then they won't ripen properly to full flavor and/or texture," Jonathan Crane, a retired tropical fruit crops specialist at the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center, told Fox News Digital.