How to keep bananas fresh for ‘up to 2 weeks’ longer

How to keep bananas fresh for ‘up to 2 weeks’ longer

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 stay yellow 10 days longer if stored with 1 item

Bananas stay yellow 10 days longer if stored with 1 item

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 will not turn brown or mushy when stored in 1 unexpected area

Bananas will not turn brown or mushy when stored in 1 unexpected area

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

Unusual place to store bananas to keep them fresh for longer

Unusual place to store bananas to keep them fresh for longer

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

Keep bananas fresh for 15 days longer with 3 tried and tested food storage tips

Keep bananas fresh for 15 days longer with 3 tried and tested food storage tips

Bananas are a tasty fruit that is infamous for turning brown and mushy only days after being bought, but there are three easy storage methods to get them to stay fresher for longer.  Mollie, a nutritional expert and founder of Parsley and Pumpkins Nutrition, has explained that bananas begin spoiling as soon as they are … Read more

Keep bananas fresh and yellow for 15 days or longer with ‘special’ food storage method

Keep bananas fresh and yellow for 15 days or longer with ‘special’ food storage method

Bananas often feel like they ripen at lightning speed, but you can stop them from going spotty, mushy, and brown before their time if you know the correct way to store them. Mike, a cooking expert from Kitchen Tips Online, has shared there is a “special” food storage method to keep bananas yellow for much … Read more