Bananas are a staple in many people’s food shops, but due to having a short shelf-life, end up being one of the most wasted foods. If purchased when yellow, bananas will stay ripe for a few days, and if they are green, they may last an extra few days. However, sometimes they may not even … Read more
Banana muffins are already delicious, but Nigella Lawson has a recipe that will soon be a favourite. The chef uses butterscotch chips in her banana muffins to add another level of sweetness. She said the butterscotch can be substituted with any kind of chocolate chip as well, whether it’s white, dark or semi-sweet. The recipe … Read more
Bananas are a beloved fruit in many households across the UK, but keeping them fresh can sometimes be a challenge. With a short window between under-ripe and over-ripe, knowing the right storage techniques can make all the difference in extending their lifespan. The key to keeping bananas fresh for longer starts with the buying process. … Read more
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
They wrote: “At the end of the first day this avocado was softer than all but one of the other avocados, but still wasn’t quite ripe. By noon on the second day, though, this avocado was perfectly ripe!” The banana ripened as well, so both were ready to eat. You can place an apple in … Read more
Bananas release a gas called ethylene which is what makes it ripen. That gas is released by the stems, so wrapping them up slows the release of ethylene. Another way to keep them ripe is by submerging them in water. In water, the bananas are not exposed to oxygen, which speeds up ethylene production. Placing … Read more
A clever food storage trick to keep bananas fresh for a week has been shared by Armen Adamjan, the man behind Creative Explained on TikTok. He said: “You ever buy bananas and they just ripen up way too fast before you get to eat them? Well, this is what you do.” He suggests wrapping each … Read more
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 … Read more
