Bananas are loved for their unique flavour and health benefits, but their soft texture makes them prone to bruising. Aside from being easily damaged when dropped or even stored incorrectly, bananas also tend to turn brown within just a few days, often before they can be fully enjoyed. Some people have called upon clever methods … Read more
As a staple in many people’s weekly food shop, it’s important to know how best to store bananas at home. There are endless food storage hacks and remedies for this soft, yellow fruit, but not all of them deliver the long-lasting results they promise. Wrapping stems in cling film or dipping them in water may … 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
One thing that makes bananas so hard to keep fresh is that they ripen very quickly. Unlike apples, oranges, and other fruits, they don’t do well in the fridge as the skin turns black leaving the bananas looking unappetising. While many people opt for the fruit bowl as the best place to keep them, this … Read more
There’s a short window during which bananas are perfectly yellow and ripe, making them hard to buy in bulk. The brightly coloured fruit is either under-ripe – when it’s green and firm, or overly mushy inside with brown skin. While it’s true that this is the case no matter how bananas are stored, it’s easy … Read more
