The method of storing bananas is the subject of close scrutiny by suppliers who have not exported bananas to Russia for a very long time, as these fruits were considered perishable. Currently, bananas are delivered in specially equipped chambers where fruits are stored in boxes. But how to keep bananas at home.
Rules for storing ripe yellow bananas
It is best, of course, to eat these fruits within 1-2 days of purchase. But if you want to buy bananas for the future or at least a week in advance, then take a closer look at the banana peel in the store. The presence of brown spots on the fruit is not rot or fungus, but a symptom that they are already close to an overripe state.
The refrigerator will also help save bananas. True, prolonged exposure of fruits in low temperatures will give their skin a dark shade (they may even turn black). This color does not indicate that the bananas have gone bad, it is just that the pigment in the skin of the fruit tends to change in this way.
Also, you should never store bananas sealed in a folded or sealed plastic bag, which will prevent the fruit from breathing. In this case, they will "sweat" and quickly rot. If you have the necessary conditions, then the following storage conditions are the most optimal - at a temperature in the range of 12-14 ° C and suspended. True, unfortunately, not all housewives can boast of having such conditions in their kitchens.
How to store unripe green bananas
In this case, you need to act in accordance with what you want - to further delay the process of ripening and yellowing, or, on the contrary, to speed up this process so that the bananas become sweeter and ripen to an optimal state. In the first case, simply place the product in a slightly cool room or leave it at room temperature, but never in the refrigerator.
If you want to speed up this process, then simply place more green bananas in a paper bag, which will allow the fruit to store properly, absorb moisture and allow it to breathe. Place one whole apple in the same bag. The secret is that most stone fruits release ethylene gas, which can significantly accelerate the ripening process. This method is the fastest, or just place the bananas in a dark and warm place, so they ripen very quickly.
There is another secret to keeping bananas both green and yellow. But it is relevant only if you do not want to eat them fresh, but plan to use them for baking or as an ingredient. In this case, simply cut the fruit into pieces, place it in a tightly closed container that will keep out odors, and send the bananas to the refrigerator. Thus, the product can be stored for up to six months.
