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Bananas Could Last Longer With This Simple Storage Trick

Bananas are one of those fruits that can seem perfectly ripe one day and overripe the next. Where and how you store them can make a noticeable difference.

One reason bananas ripen quickly is ethylene, a naturally occurring plant hormone that accelerates the ripening process. Bananas produce ethylene as they mature, and exposure to ethylene from other fruits can speed things up further.

Keep bananas away from the fruit bowl

A crowded fruit bowl may not be the best place for bananas. Apples, pears, avocados and some other fruits also release ethylene, so keeping them close together can encourage faster ripening.

Instead, try storing bananas separately from other fruit, ideally on a banana hanger or another open surface where air can circulate.

What about wrapping the stems?

Wrapping the stems with a small piece of plastic wrap can help reduce the amount of ethylene escaping from the stem area. It isn’t a guaranteed way to add 10 days to a banana’s life, but it may slow ripening somewhat.

Refrigerate ripe bananas

Once bananas have reached the ripeness you prefer, refrigeration can help preserve the fruit for several additional days. The peel will often become dark brown or black in the refrigerator, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the flesh has spoiled.

And the “one kitchen item” claim?

Claims that bananas will last 10 days longer when stored with a particular kitchen item should be treated cautiously. If the item is an apple, for example, the advice is questionable because apples also produce ethylene and can actually encourage bananas to ripen faster.

For the best results, keep bananas away from other ethylene-producing fruits, avoid enclosing them in a poorly ventilated container, and refrigerate them once they reach the desired ripeness.

Bottom line: There isn’t a universally reliable kitchen item that will make bananas last exactly 10 days longer. Storage conditions, banana ripeness, temperature and exposure to ethylene all affect how long they remain fresh.

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