It is normal for fruits to spoil quickly in summer, but banana is the fastest ripening fruit. Often we buy many bananas, but within a few days their color turns black and we have to throw them away. Ethylene gas released from bananas speeds up the ripening process, and hot temperatures accelerate it. However, if some simple measures are followed, you can keep ripe bananas fresh for several days.
According to Master Chef Pankaj Bhadauria, there is an easy way to store bananas. Wrap banana stems with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This reduces the emission of ethylene gas and the bananas ripen slowly. With this method bananas can remain fresh for 4 to 5 days.
Ripe bananas should always be kept in a cool and dry place. If you keep them in sunlight or a hot place, they will spoil quickly. Choose a place in the kitchen where there is light air flow and direct sunlight does not reach it.
You can also keep ripe bananas in the refrigerator. Although their peel may blacken, the fruit inside remains safe to eat. Keep in mind that do not keep raw bananas in the refrigerator, as this will stop them from ripening.
Never store banana with fruits like apple or mango. These fruits also release ethylene gas, which causes bananas to ripen faster. Keeping them separate increases their freshness.
If you bought bananas in bunches, keep them separate. This reduces the effect of gas on each banana and they ripen slowly.
Keeping the banana hanging is also a good method. This does not put pressure on them and they do not spoil quickly. This method is especially useful when you buy bananas in large quantities.
If bananas become overripe, use them instead of throwing them away. You can make shakes, smoothies or cakes with them. This will not only prevent the bananas from getting spoiled, but will also allow them to taste differently.
Bananas are a fruit that release ethylene gas and ripen the surrounding fruits quickly. This process becomes faster due to high temperatures in summer. Therefore proper storage is very important.
