What is a Banana?
A banana is an elongated, edible fruit – botanically a berry – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. In some countries, cooking bananas are called plantains, distinguishing them from dessert bananas.
How To Keep Bananas Fresh For Longer in South Africa
Hack 1: Keep the bunch intact
A banana separated from the bunch will likely ripen faster. So, the first hack to slow down the ripening process is to keep the bunch hanging as it would hang on the plant. Attach a hook to the bunch of bananas.
Hang the bunch of bananas
Hanging the bunch of bananas on the hook will prevent the fruits from touching any surface, slowing down the breakdown of the acids.
Keep away from sunlight
Choose a shaded spot to hang the bananas, as sunlight or bright environments will speed up the ripening process.
Hack 2: Minimise contact with the air
Another way to keep bananas from ripening too fast is to use plastic wrap to minimise exposure to the ethylene in the air. But first, you must separate each fruit from the stem.
Separate all the fruits
Repeat for each banana in the bunch.
What is the best way to store bananas so they don t go bad?
The ideal place to store bananas is on a countertop, away from direct sunlight. They do well in cool, dry places and will continue to ripen when left at room temperature.
What is the best way to keep bananas fresh longer? Once bananas are at their peak ripeness, you can store them in the fridge or freezer for later.