Store bananas in unexpected area and they will stay fresh for 26 days

Food storage tips are crucial, especially when it comes to maintaining the freshness of fruits, vegetables, and other perishables like bananas. The yellow fruit can quickly turn from perfect to overripe, becoming soft and brown before you even realise. If your bananas are spoiling before they last a couple of weeks, you're probably not storing them correctly.

However, a food storage expert has shared a fantastic trick that can prevent your bananas from turning brown or even black in some cases for up to 26 days. While most banana preservation methods suggest wrapping the stem in cling film, tin foil, or damp kitchen roll, this particular technique is different. Amy Cross, who runs the TikTok account @amycrosslegacy , is known for her advice on buying, cleaning, and storing common fruits and vegetables, reports the Express .



Earlier this year, she shared her unique jar method to extend the freshness of bananas. In her approach, Amy cuts bananas into pieces, skin still on, and places them in a glass mason jar which she then stores in the fridge. After 26 days, she showed the result - the banana chunks remained fresh-looking and the peel was still yellow without any browning.

During the clip, Amy explained: "These are the bananas I purchased on March 13 and I cut this into thirds and put it into a jar, so they're 26 days old." She further elaborated on her experiment's aim: "So the whole goal of putting the bananas in the jar was to see if I can get a cut banana to last 12 hours and it's been 26 days." For those who'd rather not slice their bananas, it's recommended to store them in a cool, light-shielded area.

Ideally, bananas should be kept at around 12 degrees, as they'll ripen quicker if too warm. A dimly lit room without direct sunlight is ideal. Therefore, a warm kitchen isn't the best place for your bananas.

For those looking to store peeled bananas, the juice trick is worth giving a go. Once a banana has been sliced and exposed to air, it will quickly turn brown. Simply sprinkle some lemon juice or pineapple juice on them - this works wonders, particularly in fruit salads.

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