Keep bananas ripe for ’16 days’ with storage hacks which start in the supermarket

Keep bananas ripe for ’16 days’ with storage hacks which start in the supermarket

Most bananas sold in supermarkets are green, but they turn yellow and then brown very quickly, especially in the summer. This makes bananas one of the most wasted food, up to one million of them are wasted every day in the UK, according to Out of Date. This is because people are often put off … Read more

Bananas stay fresh for up to six months when stored in unexpected location

Bananas stay fresh for up to six months when stored in unexpected location

According to Out Of Date UK, the nation throws away a staggering 900,000 bananas every day. Browned bananas can be turned into delicious banana bread, but if you want to keep them fresh for longer, there’s a way to do that. While storing yellow bananas on the counter may only last for five days, if … Read more

How to keep bananas fresh longer by storing them in unexpected location

How to keep bananas fresh longer by storing them in unexpected location

Britons chucking out bananas after they turn mushy and brown immediately post-purchase could be a thing of the past, thanks to a nifty food storage hack. Camilla, the culinary whizz behind Fabfood4all.co.uk, has debunked a common myth about banana storage in our kitchens with a revelation that’s taking TikTok by storm. She claims that contrary … Read more

Keep bananas fresh for 18 days longer with ‘crazy’ but simple food storage hack

Keep bananas fresh for 18 days longer with ‘crazy’ but simple food storage hack

Bananas often ripen only after a few days of being bought, meaning a whole batch has to be eaten quickly otherwise they turn brown and go mushy.  However, it turns out that bananas should be lasting weeks without spoiling and that most people are storing them the wrong way as they should never be stored … Read more

How to keep bananas brown and stop brown spots: Simple hack works for a month

How to keep bananas brown and stop brown spots: Simple hack works for a month

Bananas are a staple in most kitchens as a quick and healthy snack. But as fans know, they can ripen in an instant and quickly turn brown and mushy. While are food storage hacks available to help keep them at their best, this latest trick preserves bananas for almost a month – and it really … Read more

How to keep bananas fresh for 26 days with genius storage hack – no brown spots

How to keep bananas fresh for 26 days with genius storage hack – no brown spots

Food storage hacks are crucial to be aware of when it comes to fruits, vegetables and other fresh produce – especially bananas. Bananas are one of those kitchen ingredients that can ripen in an instant and turn brown and mushy even faster. If your bananas do not last you a few weeks without going brown, … Read more

Keep bananas ‘fresher for longer’ by placing them away from one spot in the kitchen

Keep bananas ‘fresher for longer’ by placing them away from one spot in the kitchen

Bananas are usually stored in fruit bowls, but this is actually one of the worst places to keep them in the kitchen to stop them from spoiling. Katherine Kyle, a food expert and founder of Magical Life Fruit, has shared that one of the storage “secrets” that “nobody tells you” is that bananas should always … Read more

How to keep bananas fresh for longer without browning

How to keep bananas fresh for longer without browning

Bananas are delicious and a versatile ingredient, but they are notorious for going brown too quickly – and the reason may be that you are storing them the wrong way. If your bananas are browning or turning black, then you may be storing them in a fruit bowl or with their stems out in the … Read more

‘Halt the blackening’ of bananas with storage hack that keeps fruit fresh for 10 days

‘Halt the blackening’ of bananas with storage hack that keeps fruit fresh for 10 days

Bananas have a short shelf-life of around two to three days if purchased when they are fully ripe. If purchased when they are green they may have an extra few days, but sometimes may not even fully ripen. Banana skin can bruise extremely easily, which can damage the quality of the fruit inside as well … Read more

Keep bananas fresh for 10 days by placing them in one kitchen location

Keep bananas fresh for 10 days by placing them in one kitchen location

Bananas are a staple fruit in households but are often left to turn brown before they all get consumed. Where they are stored within the kitchen can have a huge impact on how long the fruit lasts, and certain areas should be avoided. However, according to Kate Hall, food expert and founder of The Full … Read more