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
Challenging the storage myth that bananas should steer clear of the chilly confines of a fridge, it turns out this isn’t always the case. Yes, they might lose their sunny yellow appeal but don’t dismiss these brown-clad fruits too hastily. Linda Tyler, a trusted name in the culinary world with her cookbook and a popular … Read more
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
Keeping bananas fresh in summer can be tricky as they can quickly begin ripening in warm temperatures, but you can extend bananas’ shelf life by keeping them away from the fruit bowl. It may sound strange, but bananas produce a significant amount of ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone which helps fruit grow but can … Read more
Bananas are often stored in a fruit bowl without a second thought, but it actually one of the worst places to keep them in your kitchen. Many fruits produce a growth hormone called ethylene gas which helps it ripen and become sweet but will cause fruit to spoil quickly if too much is stored together. … Read more
Bananas often go mushy and discoloured only a few days after being bought, meaning they need to be eaten quickly to prevent them from going in the bin. However, there is a simple way to save money and cut down on food waste as it turns out most people are storing their bananas in the … Read more
Bananas are an important part of any shopping list, and there is nothing worse than buying fresh fruit only to discover it has quickly ripened and gone mushy. It may seem obvious to store bananas in a fruit bowl, but this may be what is causing them to spoil at a much faster rate as … Read more
