Bananas are considered a kitchen staple in many households, but sometimes, depending on the way they’re stored they can begin to brown quickly. Luckily, there’s an easy trick that makes them last longer, so that you can eat them fresh rather than having to turn them into banana bread (although this might be a tempting … 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
If you’ve bought a large bunch of bananas this week, there’s some tips to make them stay fresh for longer. In the case you wait too long, there’s some delicious banana recipes that call for overripe bananas, like frozen chocolate banana skewers or banana bread. The fruit gets softer and sweeter as it ripens, but … Read more
Commenters left additional tips under the video. “A super good way is to drip candle [wax] onto the stub. It works far better than the alternatives. Simply amazing.” Another wrote: “Works better if you just cut the top knot off, they will last a week try it.” Some are sceptical of the trick. “I’ve tried … Read more
