Bananas are a staple in many people’s weekly food shop, but how best to store them at home is a common question. While wrapping stems in cling film or dipping them in water may add a few days to the shelf life of this sweet fruit, Reddit users claim to have a much better remedy.
According to several Reddit users, the key to keeping bananas perfectly fresh lies in the supermarket. One user suggests buying six bananas with two at each stage of ripeness, avoiding the common problem of a bunch of bananas turning overripe all at once. Another user recommends staggering your bananas, not buying all 6 of the same bunch, and instead opting for a combination of two green, two yellow-green, and two yellow bananas.
Additionally, shopping around for organic bananas from Aldi has proven effective with other shoppers, as they often outlast regular bananas and taste better.
To store bananas successfully, keep them somewhere cool, dark, and on their own away from other ethylene-intensive fruits like apples, peaches, and avocados.
