How to buy Bananas

The following information is from a 1926 book,
"Yes, 100 Ways to Enjoy Bananas."
Interesting? Here is a handy description on the stages of bananas-when ripe, when to eat, etc.

1. Green banana..Not ready to eat raw, but you can cook it. Basically, the banana is raw starch somewhat like a raw potato.
2. Partially Yellow Banana-The banana is yellow, but still has some green on it...This banana should also be eaten cooked, and not raw. The starches have not yet fully converted into sugar yet. You can cook as a dessert, or as a vegetable.

3. Yellow Banana- No more green-all yellow banana-The banana is now  ready to be eaten raw. Most all of the starch has been converted into sugar and the tasty banana can now be easily digested.
4. Yellow banana with brown speckles- The banana is now at its peak for flavor and nutrition. It can be eaten by anyone, even those who have weak digestions.
5. Brown, with some yellow--Ok folks, gone past its peak. Now ready to use in your banana bread recipe.