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They may contain some, but not as much as when they were green or partially ripened. Certain enzymes in bananas are converted to sugars during the ripening process, which is what makes them sweeter and softer as they ripen.

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As bananas ripen, the starch content decreases while the sugar content increases. Ripe and edible bananas have lower levels of starch compared to unripe ones. This is why ripe bananas are sweeter and easier to digest.

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