Bananas are a popular and healthy treat, but their tendency to ripen quickly can be frustrating and lead to unnecessary food waste.
Fortunately, there’s a straightforward method to extend their freshness that will only take a couple of minutes of your time.
By individually separating bananas and covering their stems with plastic wrap, you can significantly increase their shelf life while maintaining their delicious taste and consistency.
By halting the ripening process at its source, the stem, bananas maintain their freshness for an extended period, which allows you to savour them at their peak ripeness.
For this hack, gently detach each banana from the bunch, ensuring no damage, as separation promotes air circulation and prevents individual bananas from accelerating the ripening of others.
To effectively seal in freshness, wrap the stem end of each banana with a small piece of plastic wrap.
A tight fit is crucial to form a barrier that traps ethylene gas, the substance responsible for ripening.
After wrapping, position the bananas in a fruit bowl or on a countertop away from direct sunlight.
Alternatively, consider hanging them from a designated banana hanger or hook. This elevated storage promotes optimal air circulation around each fruit.
By employing this method, you can naturally extend the freshness of your bananas, enjoying them for several extra days.
Wrapping banana stems will keep them fresher for four to five days longer than they normally would last.
However, once ripening place them in the fridge to cut down food waste and save a little bit of money on your food shopping this summer.
Bananas are usually stored in the fridge once they have fully ripened and turned yellow, as the cool and dry climate will stop them from ripening completely which means green bananas will simply stay green.
