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How to keep bananas fresher for longer<\/h2>\n
Lora is a writer and mother who enjoys sharing her favourite household tips online in order to \u201cmake life easier and elevated at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a video online, Lora explained that wrapping the stems of bananas can stop ethylene gas emitting, keeping bananas and other fruit around them from spoiling.<\/p>\n
Some supermarkets already place tape on bananas when they are being purchased, and it will usually be a strip of plastic covering the top part of a bunch of bananas. Once wrapped, the ethylene gas will not be able to travel downwards and should keep bananas fresh.<\/p>\n
Lora said: \u201cHave you ever wondered what that tape was for? That little bit of tape serves a purpose. Go grab your plastic wrap, we\u2019re about to save a bunch.<\/p>\n
In order to try this method, Lora explained: \u201cSeparate your bananas and wrap each top with plastic. This slows down the release of ethylene gas which causes them to ripen faster.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n @lorafied Do your bananas ripen faster than you can eat them? Here\u2019s how to make them last longer! #bananamuffins #potassium #bananasmoothie #bananas\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd #kitchenhackschef #fy #fyp #foryoupage #momtricks #homemakingforthemodernmom #homemakingtips #homehack #bananas #keepitfresh #freshfruits #ripe #foodstorage \u266c Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey<\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you purchase bananas that come in a plastic bag, make sure to always remove them from the bag, as it can cause ethylene gas to build up and speed up ripening.<\/p>\n However, another way to stop bananas from ripening is spraying them with an acidic juice such as lemon lemon just, which will keep them yellow without affecting the taste.<\/p>\n According to the BBC, this food storage method is implemented by Marks and Spencer as a way to keep their fruit salads fresh. Their research also discovered that Cavendish bananas are more likely to stay fresher for longer.<\/p>\n Rose Wilkinson, a fruit technologist at Marks and Spencer., said: “We’ve spent years trying to overcome this so that we can include it in our prepared fruit salads and were delighted when we discovered a clever trick using fruit acid – just like you would at home with lemon juice.”<\/p>\n
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