They will stay fresh for 20 days: this is how you will store the bananas correctly

Tired of bananas that ripened and rotted too quickly?

A food hygiene expert has laid out the different methods for storing bananas that will allow you to keep the bananas for almost three weeks - and what you must not do under any circumstances

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31/08/2022

Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 00:00

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Looking for a simple way to store your bananas without them rotting quickly?

Food hygiene expert Tash Blythe from "High Speed ​​Training" talked about the best ways to keep bananas ripe and yellow for 16 days and even 20.

"Bananas are found in every home and are one of the most loved fruits. They have many benefits including important vitamins such as B6 and potassium, And they provide the body with important energy, which means that they are very good for people who take part in sports activities. However, it is not easy to store them and preserve them in a good way, and many times the stage where they become fully ripe to overripe is very short. So how do you store them so that they remain fresh For a long time?".

So how do you keep them yellow for a long time? (Photo: ShutterStock)

Blyth explains: "One of the most important tips, which tend to be ignored, is to choose green bananas, and let them ripen at home. If you pick up bright yellow bananas at the store, it means they are already ripe, and they will have a shorter shelf life than green bananas."

Tash adds that: "Another important tip is to keep the bananas away from other fruits, this will be good for them and the other fruit, because during their ripening, bananas release the plant hormone ethylene in large quantities and this can also speed up the ripening of other fruits that are near them, such as Avocados and tomatoes. On other fruits, such as strawberries, grapes and citrus fruits, the banana has no effect. So it's true that a fruit bowl looks like a good idea on the kitchen counter, but it's not practical."

Another tip: take the bananas out of the plastic bag, because "the plastic prevents them from releasing moisture, and will cause them to spoil even faster. Keep them on the shelf, or somewhere else in the room away from a source of moisture, sunlight and too high a temperature when they are ripening. Any place that is too hot will accelerate the ripening process, so they also kept them away from ovens."

Another tip of hers is particularly interesting: "Separate the bananas from the cluster and it will help them stay at their peak for a longer time because it will prevent them from receiving the ethylene gas of the other bananas. The ethylene gas is released from the banana root, so if you want to slow down the effect, wrap wrap the root in plastic or aluminum foil. This will reduce the amount of gas that will pass to the fruit, and will make it stay fresher for a longer time."

Tash continues: "If you want to keep the bananas together, buy a banana rack, which will slow down the ripening process and encourage air circulation, this will also prevent the formation of bruises on the fruit,

"Never do this while they are ripening, the low temperatures can be destructive to the process. Once they have ripened at room temperature, store them in the refrigerator, this will help them last. When they are yellow with a few spots, it means they are ripe and ready to eat, put them in the refrigerator for a few days, and even if the skin turns black or brown, the fruit itself should still be good to eat for a week or more. If you separate the bananas, wrap the root in plastic or aluminum foil, this will help keep them refrigerated. Once the fruit is ripe and yellow, the contents of the fruit can Keep for 16 days, and don't be alarmed by the brown color, the fruit itself should still be fresh."

If you bought completely green bananas, it will take three to four days for them to turn yellow and only then wrap the root in aluminum foil and put it in the refrigerator.

This way the bananas will last even 20 days.

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Is it possible to eat unripe or overripe bananas?

The expert answers: "Never throw away a banana that you think is too ripe to eat directly, they are great for making banana cake or banana bread. The more ripe it is, the softer the texture, which means you can mix them evenly without creating too many lumps that will ruin the The uniformity. If you want to eat an overripe banana as a snack, just check that there is no mold. You can tell if it's safe to eat them by the smell."

"As with unripe bananas, while some people will experience indigestion, for most people it is perfectly safe to eat, and they have many benefits. The fact is, unripe bananas are harder, which can cause some people indigestion. As they ripen, they produce more sugar. Bananas Not more rigidly ripe and haven't reached their peak flavor yet, so it all depends on your preference."

Regarding the question of whether bananas can be frozen, Blythe answers: "You can do this to make smoothies or for other baked goods, however, it is not recommended to do this and then eat them as they are. If you cut them and then put them in a sealed bag, They can be frozen for up to six months."

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