Cling wrap on a banana stem cuts ethylene gas by 68%, according to The Economic Times’ report.
Bananas ripen themselves: the stem leaks ethylene gas that signals the fruit to soften and spot. Wrap the stem snugly (not the whole bunch) and you trap most of that gas at the source.
Steal this hack: wrap tight, leave the rest of the bunch open, replace wrap every few days.
What’s the longest you’ve kept a bunch fresh?
Keep Bananas Fresh Longer with This Simple Cling Wrap Trick 🍌
Bananas naturally release ethylene gas, a plant hormone that speeds up the ripening process. Most of this gas is released from the stem, which is why bananas can go from perfectly yellow to overripe in just a few days.
One popular storage hack is to wrap the stem of the bunch tightly with plastic cling wrap. By helping slow the spread of ethylene gas from the stem, this simple trick may delay ripening and keep your bananas fresh a little longer. Replace the wrap every few days for the best results.
While the exact amount of improvement can vary depending on the bananas and storage conditions, many people find this an easy and inexpensive way to extend freshness.
Have you ever tried this trick? What’s the longest you’ve kept a bunch of bananas fresh? 🍌
