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No more rotten and black bananas after a few days: with this method they will last 2 years
The Method to Extend Banana Shelf Life
Fortunately, you don’t have to resign yourself to a week of overripe bananas. With a simple method involving plastic wrap, you can keep your bananas fresh for an extended period. Here’s a detailed guide on how to make this work for you:
Ingredients and Tools:
Bananas (fresh)
Plastic wrap or plastic bags
Scissors (for cutting plastic wrap)
A fruit bowl or counter space
Instructions:
Step 1: Separate the Bananas
If you have a bunch of bananas, gently separate them. This step is crucial because when bananas are kept together, they produce and trap ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening. By separating them, you help reduce the amount of ethylene gas in the immediate area around each banana, slowing down the ripening process.
Inspect the Bunch: Look at the bunch of bananas and identify where you can gently pull them apart.
Separate Carefully: Use your hands to gently separate each banana from the bunch. Be careful not to bruise them.
Step 2: Wrap the Stems
The next step is to address the source of ethylene gas: the stems. By wrapping the stems, you create a barrier that helps to slow down the release of this gas.
Cut Plastic Wrap: Cut small pieces of plastic wrap, large enough to cover the stems of each banana.
Wrap the Stems: Take each banana and tightly wrap the plastic around its stem. Ensure that the wrap is secure but not so tight that it bruises the banana.
Step 3: Store at Room Temperature
With the stems wrapped, the bananas are now ready to be stored.
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