I can't do better than to paraphrase the package - Every year millions of "imperfect" bananas go to waste at farms and never make to market. But these scuffed up, too ripe, odd shaped bananas taste great - like regular bananas. Their dark color surprised me at first but it makes sense that they're naturally blackish. What's great is that you pop them in your mouth and they're a chewy, taste sensation! Many thanks to your founder, Carrie Suplicy.