Yes—this headline is referring to plastic wrap (cling film), usually wrapped around the banana stems, not the whole fruit.
🍌 Does it really make bananas last 10 days longer?
It can slow ripening, but “10 days longer” is not guaranteed. Bananas naturally produce ethylene, a gas involved in ripening. Wrapping the stems may reduce ethylene movement and can buy you a few extra days. Some kitchen tests have reported longer extensions, but results vary considerably.
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Kitchn
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How to try it
Keep the bananas together or separate them.
Wrap only the stem/crown tightly with a small piece of plastic wrap.
Keep unripe bananas at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
Keep them away from other ripe ethylene-producing fruit such as apples and avocados.
Once they’re as ripe as you like, refrigerate them to slow further ripening. The peel may turn brown, but the inside can remain good.
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The Nutrition Source
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Don’t wrap the entire banana in plastic—trapping moisture around the fruit can encourage deterioration.
So the viral claim has a kernel of truth, but it’s better to think “potentially several extra days” rather than a guaranteed 10-day extension.
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