You won't have to deal with spoiled or dark bananas in a couple of days anymore. Using this technique will make them last for 2 years.

Bananas are a very common fruit that you can find in almost every home. Whether you eat them as a quick snack, mix them in a smoothie, or use them for baking, bananas are versatile and healthy. However, many of us often deal with a common problem: bananas quickly turning from perfectly ripe to too ripe, and eventually, black and spoiled, usually in just a few days. The arrival of fruit flies and bad smells might make you question if there is a way to keep your fruits fresh for longer.

I clearly remember when my family used to buy a lot of bananas with good intentions, but then they would become too ripe and soft after a few days. Wasting good fruit always felt like a pity. Later, I found a clever way to make bananas last longer, keeping them fresh for up to two years. This finding made a big difference, helping us save money and waste less food at home. Now, I am excited to tell you about this useful method.

The Issue with Spoiled Bananas
Bananas are fruits that keep ripening even after they are picked. This process of ripening is caused by ethylene gas, a natural hormone that the fruit releases. This hormone is necessary for bananas to ripen, but it can also cause them to turn from yellow to black quickly if not handled correctly.

When bananas ripen, their starch turns into sugar, making the fruit softer and sweeter. However, when bananas ripen quickly, they begin to soften, becoming mushy and developing a fermented odor. Bananas can go bad quickly, making them less tasty to eat, so people often throw them away, adding to food waste.

Ways to Make Bananas Last Longer
Luckily, you don’t have to accept having too ripe bananas for a whole week. With an easy technique using plastic wrap, you can make your bananas last longer. Here is a thorough explanation on how to make this work for you:

Ingredients and Equipment:

Fresh bananas

Plastic wrap or plastic bags

Scissors for cutting plastic wrap.

A bowl of fruit or space on the counter

Directions:
Step 1: Divide the bananas.

If you have many bananas, carefully pull them apart. This is a very important step because when bananas are stored close to each other, they release a gas called ethylene, which makes them ripen faster. By keeping them apart, you can decrease the ethylene gas near each banana, which slows down how quickly they ripen.

Check the Bunch: Examine the cluster of bananas and find where you can easily separate them.

Carefully remove each banana from the bunch using your hands. Be cautious not to hurt them.

Step 2: Cover the stems.