Here are some of the disadvantages and side effect of eating unripe (green) plantain…

• Green plantain doesn’t taste nearly as good as ripe plantain.
• Unripe  (green) plantain has lower antioxidant levels compared to ripe plantains. Antioxidant increases with the age of the Plantain.
  

  Disadvantages Of Unripe Plantain

• Unripe plantain may cause some gas and bloating because of its higher resistant starch content.
• Just like any other food, some people may have an allergic reaction when they eat plantain. Some of the popular allergy symptoms include things like trouble breathing, itching and swelling (of the lips, tongue and throat) and the likes.