Where to store bananas to keep them from spoiling: dispelling myths

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits and are always on the shopping list, but many of us store them in the worst place in the kitchen without even realizing it.

Keeping bananas fresh and yellow can be tricky because they produce large amounts of ethylene gas, a plant growth hormone that causes the fruit to ripen to enhance flavor. If you put them in a bowl with other fruits, it immediately means that they will quickly spoil, OBOZ.UA writes.

Bananas are notorious for their short shelf life because they produce large amounts of ethylene gas and are also very sensitive to it.

The best way to keep bananas fresh for much longer is to store them separately from other fruits, as apples, pears, avocados, peaches, and plums also produce a lot of ethylene.

It is a common misconception that bananas should not be stored in the refrigerator because it will cause their peel to turn brown.

However, storing bananas in the refrigerator will significantly reduce the production of ethylene, so although the peel discolors, the fruit inside stays yellow, firm, and fresh for longer.

In other words, if you like "medium" bananas, you should consider refrigerating them right after they lose their green hue.

It is important to note that only fully ripe and yellow bananas can be stored in the refrigerator, and green ones should not be kept in a cold environment.

The low temperature in the refrigerator will completely stop the ripening process, so unripe bananas will never be able to develop properly and this will lead to a terrible taste.

Store bananas in the refrigerator only if they have turned yellow, and if they still have green, it is better to put them on the kitchen counter until they are ripe.

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