It may seem common sense to store bananas in your fruit bowl, but this is one of the worst places to keep them in the kitchen as they cannot be near other fruit. Most fruit produces a gas called ethylene, a plant growth hormone that is responsible for ripening so that fruit becomes much more … Read more
It may seem obvious to keep bananas in a fruit bowl but this is actually one of the worst places to store them as it will cause them to spoil and become mushy quickly. Most people do not realise that most fruits produce a substance called ethylene gas, a natural growth hormone responsible for making … Read more
Food storage tips are essential when it comes to keeping fruits, veggies, and other perishables like bananas at their best. Bananas can go from perfect to overripe in no time, turning soft and brown before you know it. If your bananas are spoiling before they even last a couple of weeks, chances are you’re not … Read more
Bananas, often found lounging in fruit bowls on kitchen worktops, are actually being stored all wrong, leading to a swift demise in freshness. Most people don’t realise that bananas, along with other fruits like apples, emit ethylene gas, a plant hormone that hastens ripening and enhances flavour. However, when fruits are heaped together, the excess … Read more
Bananas are often stored in a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter, but most people do not realise this is the worst place to keep them fresh. Storing bananas in a bowl can cause them to spoil extremely quickly as most fruit produces a plant growth hormone called ethylene gas which causes produce to ripen … Read more
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
Bananas, the everyday fruit enjoyed across the nation, can become ripe and mushy in what seems like hours without the help of food storage hacks. While many people claim the freezer to be the ultimate location for food longevity, it’s not the case when it comes to whole bananas. The soft fruit rarely tastes the … Read more
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
