Bananas are fruits that ripen quickly, and their ageing process can significantly accelerate due to certain conditions. To stop this from happening, they need to be stored the right way and in a better location. The main reason for bananas turning brown/black is the action of ethylene — a gas that fruits emit during ripening. … 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 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
Bananas are commonly stored in fruit bowls or simply left with other fruits on kitchen counters. After a few days, they begin to ripen and by the end of the week, their skin can turn brown. To prevent bananas from spoiling before you’ve had a chance to savour them, Kitchen Tips Online’s YouTube channel shared a video … Read more
Bananas are are the top of many of our shopping lists as they are ideal as a snack or quick breakfast, but they tend not to stay fresh very long as most people are storing them wrong. It may seem like common sense to store bananas in a fruit bowl, but this is one of … Read more
Bananas frequently turn mushy and discoloured just a few days after purchase, necessitating quick consumption to avoid wastage. However, a simple trick could save money and reduce food waste as it seems most people are storing their bananas incorrectly in the kitchen. Camilla, a recipe developer and founder of FabFood4All, shared that bananas will remain … Read more
Storing bananas in the fruit bowl might seem like a no-brainer, but experts warn it’s a fast track to mushy disaster. The culprit behind your rapidly rotting fruit is ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that speeds up ripening and boosts flavour. Piling up fruit together triggers an ethylene gas overload, causing everything in close … Read more
Bananas can quickly turn spotty and mushy if left in the wrong spot in the kitchen, and many people may be surprised to learn that a fruit bowl is one of the worst places to store them. That may sound bizarre but fruit produces a natural growth hormone called ethylene gas which allows it to … Read more
Debunking the common belief that bananas and fridges don’t mix, it’s emerged this storage tip isn’t quite the case. Whilst they may shed their vibrant yellow coat, you should not be too hasty in dismissing bananas sporting a browner look. Culinary expert Linda Tyler, celebrated for her cookbook and the much-visited Gracious Vegan cooking site, … Read more
