It may seem obvious to keep bananas in a fruit bowl but this is actually one of the worst places to store them as it will cause them to spoil and become mushy quickly. Most people do not realise that most fruits produce a substance called ethylene gas, a natural growth hormone responsible for making … Read more
Food storage tips are essential when it comes to keeping fruits, veggies, and other perishables like bananas at their best. Bananas can go from perfect to overripe in no time, turning soft and brown before you know it. If your bananas are spoiling before they even last a couple of weeks, chances are you’re not … Read more
Bananas, often found lounging in fruit bowls on kitchen worktops, are actually being stored all wrong, leading to a swift demise in freshness. Most people don’t realise that bananas, along with other fruits like apples, emit ethylene gas, a plant hormone that hastens ripening and enhances flavour. However, when fruits are heaped together, the excess … Read more
While it might seem straightforward, the truth is that banana storage can be a bit tricky due to the ethylene gas they produce. Storing your bananas according to an expert’s insights can not only help preserve their taste and texture but also extend their shelf life significantly. Linda Tyler, a well-respected figure in the culinary … Read more
Bananas are notorious for ripening too quickly, often leaving us with a mushy, brown mess if we don’t eat them fast enough. But it seems we’ve been storing our bananas all wrong – they should never be kept in a fruit bowl. The stems of bananas release a plant hormone called ethylene gas, which helps … Read more
Bananas are a fruit bowl staple but they can turn brown rapidly, meaning they often end up in the bin. However, there is a simple storage hack which has been shared online multiple times. You don’t need to buy any fancy storage devices or containers as the solution is likely already tucked away in your … Read more
Forget the old wives’ tales about wrapping banana stems in cling film as an Express reader has given us the inside scoop on a “more effective” storage hack – plunging the stalks into water. They claim: “A simple and cheaper way of making bananas last longer is to immerse the stalk end in water. Ours … Read more
Bananas are one type of produce households need to store properly or they will end up with a brown banana very quickly. While many people put their over-ripened bananas to great use for delicious banana bread recipes, there are only so many of them you can bake. A perfect banana is ideal for topping off … Read more
Bananas are a staple in many people’s food shopping lists, yet few know the proper way to store fruit when home. There are so many food storage hacks out there that suggest gadgets or single-use plastics, but one expert has an entirely free alternative. Dr Jeffrey Brecht is a Postharvest Physiologist, an expert who is … Read more
