Bananas, a beloved snack in many UK households, often fall victim to the quick cycle of ripening and browning, leading to wasted fruit. While recipes like banana bread and ice cream are delicious and can help prevent wastage, sometimes all you need is a quick snack on the go. That’s why a clever storage tip … Read more
Bananas are one of the most wasted fruits in UK households, with many people tossing them out as they quickly ripen and turn brown. While they’re great for making a delicious loaf of banana bread when they get to this stage, they’re not so great for enjoying as a snack or as a topping for … Read more
It is important to know the best way to store food to keep it fresh longer and save a bit of money, but many people do not realise they are storing bananas wrong. Emma Mason, a cook and founder of Kitchen Mason, has warned that bananas should never be stored in a fruit bowl near … Read more
Bananas are a true snack staple for so many people – they’re healthy, easy to eat on the go, and they’re great for adding to your breakfast dishes too. But keeping bananas fresh for as long as possible can be a challenge, especially when they seem to ripen overnight, often leaving them too brown or … Read more
Bananas are often stored in a bowl on top of your other fruit, but this is actually one of the worst places to store them as it causes them to spoil quickly. It can be tricky to keep bananas fresh and yellow as they produce a large amount of ethylene gas, a plant growth hormone … Read more
Bananas are delicious but can be annoying to store in your kitchen as they can take ages to turn yellow and then the very next day will be brown, spotty and mushy. However, a big reason bananas do not stay fresh for long is that many people are storing them wrong, as you should never … Read more
Buying fruit from the supermarket only for it to go brown and mushy after a few days can drive you bananas, but there is a simple way to keep them fresh and yellow for much longer. Bananas tend to spoil quickly as they have thin skin which bruises easily and a high sugar content which … Read more
Bananas are a tasty kitchen staple often eaten as a quick snack or part of breakfast, but they quickly turn brown and mushy only days after being bought home from the shops. In summer, bananas can have a short shelf life as they spoil when exposed to sunlight and warm temperatures, so make sure to … 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 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
