One simple trick that will keep your bananas fresh longer
Next time you buy a bunch of bananas, separate them and then wrap a small section of plastic wrap around each banana's stem. ... Without the plastic wrap, the ethylene gas spreads to other parts of the fruit, helping it ripen faster.
What does aluminum foil do to banana stems?
Ethylene controls the enzymatic browning and ripening. The ethylene gas released is minimized when you wrap the stem tightly either with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This slows down the ripening process and the bananas last longer.
Do banana holders really work?
Get a separate banana hanger. Why hang your bananas? It prevents bruising and it also decreases the chance of exposing the banana flesh to oxygen, which will only makes it ripen that much faster.
