Bananas are one of the world’s most beloved fruits—sweet, nutritious, and easy to carry as a snack. But if there’s one common frustration everyone shares, it’s how quickly bananas ripen and turn brown. Fortunately, a simple kitchen trick can extend their freshness by up to 10 extra days. The secret lies in using just one common household item.
🟡 Why Do Bananas Ripen So Quickly?
Bananas naturally produce a gas called ethylene, a plant hormone that speeds up ripening. This is why bananas left in a fruit bowl tend to brown quickly, especially when stored near other ethylene-producing fruits like apples, pears, or avocados.
Once bananas reach their peak yellow stage, the process of softening and browning accelerates rapidly, often leaving you with overripe fruit in just a few days.
✅ The Simple Kitchen Trick
The secret kitchen item is plastic wrap (cling film).
By wrapping the stems of your banana bunch tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, you slow down the release of ethylene gas from the stems, which is the main driver of ripening. This method can keep bananas fresh for up to 10 extra days compared to leaving them uncovered.
🥄 How to Do It: Step-by-Step
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