Bananas are easily perishable and turn brown in a short time. Here are 5 tips on how you can keep them fresh for longer.
While green or unripe bananas should not be kept in the refrigerator, once ripened, storing bananas at a cool temperature can prevent them from ripening further.
Break apart the bananas and wrap their stem with plastic wrap or aluminium foil individually. This can slow down the ripening process and keep them fresh for longer.
If your bananas are sliced, you can slow down the browning by adding a few drops of lemon or lime juice and storing them in an airtight container. This will slow down the oxidation process.
Hanging the bananas from a hook slows down the process of ripening by ethylene gas. It also prevents bruising of bananas when kept on the counter.
You can freeze the bananas after peeling or slicing them in airtight bags. This will prevent them from darkening and will preserve them for much longer.