It is an art to make your produce last as long as possible. Thankfully, humans have been looking for hacks since the beginning of time to prevent their bananas from browning.
Whether buying it green to prolong its shelf life or hanging it to prevent it from bruising and ripening, through trial and error, humans have found ways to make their precious produce last.
Thanks to the invention of modern technology, you can also put your bananas in the fridge or freeze them to slow down the ripening process and preserve your produce.
You can eat your bananas whole, throw them in your yogurt, or make staple recipes such as banana pancakes, banana bread, or banana muffins.
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But there’s a hack people are swearing by to keep their bananas fresh for days, and you probably already have all you need.
Keep bananas fresh with clingfilm
Wrapping your fruit in plastic wrap such as clingfilm and aluminum foil can help slow the aging process. Specifically, wrapping the film around the stems of the bananas. This is said to prevent the bananas from producing a natural gas that causes the fruit to age faster.
But there are other ways to store your bananas to keep them fresh.
What are the other ways to store bananas?
Firstly, to get the best bang for your buck and prolong the shelf life of your fruit, experts recommend buying green bananas.
Secondly, upon bringing your produce home, experts at Taste of Home recommend hanging your bananas because it is scientifically proven that it helps to release ethylene gas works more slowly, which is what makes it mature, as well as prevents them from bruising on the counter. You should also keep it at room temperature.
What are the benefits of bananas?
Bananas are a fruit native to Southeast Asia and the South Pacific that are rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants, including potassium, vitamins B6 and C, and soluble fiber, that can improve blood sugar levels and support digestion, as well as heart and kidney health, according to Healthline.
However, due to its high carb content, it is important for diabetics to proceed with caution when consuming the fruit.
