Bananas that are ripe are a tasty and healthy snack, but they don’t last long, which can be annoying. Mytour Blog has tips on how to keep ripe bananas fresh for longer by putting them at room temperature, in the fridge, or even in the freezer.
Storage at room temperature
There are two good ways to keep ripe bananas fresh at room temperature:
Individually wrapping bananas in newspaper keeps them from getting too much air and slows down the ripening process. Keep them somewhere dry, cool, and out of direct sunlight. Bananas stay fresh for three to five days this way.
Hanging bananas keeps their skin from getting bruised and dark. Avoid places that are hot and muggy and choose a place that is dry and cool. With this process, bananas can be kept for 4–7 days.
Storage in the fridge
To make ripe bananas last longer, store them in the fridge by:
Zip-top bags with holes in them to keep air from building up
Plastic wrap to keep air out and germs from growing
Jars that don’t let air in and have air holes to keep the wetness in
With these tips, bananas will stay fresh for 7 to 10 days.
Freezer Space
Put grown bananas in the freezer to keep them fresh for a long time:
Whole bananas kept in zip-top bags stay fresh for three to four months.
Peeled bananas that are stored in zip-top bags or cases with wax paper inside will stay fresh for two months.
Some extra tips
Pick bananas with green tops to keep them fresh longer.
Take bananas off the bunch and put them in a separate place from other fruits.
Cover banana skins lightly with cooking oil to keep air out.
The right way to store food saves money and cuts down on waste. You can find good cooking tools and tools for keeping food fresh at Mytour.
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