If your bananas are too ripe to eat, another solution is to whip a batch of banana muffins or banana loaf; spotted bananas are best for baked goods. That way you don't have to waste and can enjoy them just as well!

Janice Wong 5 days ago

We tried it once and didn't seem to make any difference, but we're not giving up and will give it another try.

Mark Hurley 2 weeks ago

I WILL TRY IT OUT, YEARS AS A GREENGROCER AND I NEVER NEW THAT , THEY DO ARRIVE WRAPPED IN A PLASTIC BAG IN THE BOX BUT THAT DOESN'T STOP THEM FROM GETTING SPOTS FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT.

Inma Doldan 3 weeks ago

The banana keeper works well too!

Mamas Mama 3 weeks ago

I definitely will try this!

Cynthia Clark 3 weeks ago

Fully yellow bananas are visually appealing but lack the nutrional value of a banana with brown spots. Proven fact.

Nathaniel Mercado 3 weeks ago

That is super easy, I will def have to try that.

Mary Duckworth 3 weeks ago

NO WAY!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!😊

Michelle Conner last month

I did this with an individual one and it works a charm!

Lilah Sherr last month

My roommate always troubled by this problem.Now i can tell her the best way to reserve the bananas.

Sandra Chen last month

You can put them in the fridge. The outside will turn brown but the inside will stay normal

Joshua Tessler last month

Cannot wait to try this!

Melissa Steele last month

Thanks. I'm going to try it.

Kathy Richardson last month

I give the over ripe ones to my chickens. They love them. Nothing wasted.

Raed Mar 2 months ago

I've seen this done to organic bananas at the store and I wasn't sure why until now, thanks...

Bryan Valentine 2 months ago

Maybe I will try it.Thank you!

Lily Song 3 months ago

Ripening fruit produces ethylene gas signaling all the other nearby fruit to ripen/overripen as well. Therefore, if you separate the bananas from the bunch they last longer as well.

JoLynne Heidt 3 months ago

This guide an the glad wrap iv tried it 3 times lol i stick to freezing the bananas like normally lol

Missy Pokipoki 3 months ago

What doesn't work?

Carlo Cosner 3 months ago

Dosent work

Missy Pokipoki 3 months ago

Why don't you guys freeze your bananas maybe cryovac them if possible and use for smoothies or banana cake or even muffins, don't store them in the fridge. However nice idea with the glad wrap.

Carlo Cosner 4 months ago

It was tried out at my house! It works!

Lilah Sherr 4 months ago

Thanks a lot!

Zhang Lu 4 months ago

Also, keep bananas away from apples! They make them ripen faster! Something that they "give off".

Kristin Petraco 4 months ago

posted this on my blog, such a great bit of info to share! Thanks.

Aaron Jones 4 months ago

I have got to try, I've tried every other method that I know of & I love JUST RIPE bananas. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

Anita Vassar 4 months ago

Easy to follow

Jessie Shang 4 months ago

According to Lifehacker.com this is why it works: "Bananas, like many fruits, release ethylene gas naturally, which controls enzymatic browning and ripening of not just itself, but other fruits nearby. Much of that offgassing takes place at the stem—or the crown—of the banana. By wrapping the crown of a bunch, you slow down the ripening process a bit." source: http://lifehacker.com/5967424/keep-bananas-fresh-longer-by-separating-them-and-wrapping-the-stems-in-plastic-wrap

B N 4 months ago

oh wow! thx!

Jams Dreameyes 4 months ago

Great idea, will give it a go. Fingers crossed!! Ripe bananas make a really good face mask, add a little honey and that's even better for your skin. Also great as a hair conditioner. Or, you could just eat them!! Many thanks. Xx

Rebecca Radford 4 months ago

This suggestion appears to work. Thank you very much for taking the time to produce it.

David Grant 4 months ago

Easy to do!!!

Luciana Garcia 4 months ago

I heard that using aluminum foil works better.... I use it too

Ian M. 4 months ago

If it works it will be great

Tamara Rubin 4 months ago

Aha, that explains the wrap around the tops of the organic bananas I buy. Thanks, it does work!

Lyse B 5 months ago

great idea! :D

Marcos Spinelli 5 months ago

❤😉 will try as soon as I buy some

Sindee Stevens 5 months ago

Tried it, it works! 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌 5 banana rating!

Xtian Sabs 5 months ago

owsome work i will try it

Shania Lovatics 5 months ago

Worth a try

Deidre Laskey 5 months ago

Great idea

Linda Atkisson 5 months ago

-The freezer idea. Gah the submit button on top of the ipad keyboard is driving me nuts. >.<

Ria Lize 5 months ago

Nifty idea, can't wait to try it. Also use r

Ria Lize 5 months ago

But... Whyy?!

Bastian Valle Kendall 5 months ago

Works like a charm!

Lisa Plummer 5 months ago

I will try!

Mo Zhang 5 months ago

I will try it

Brylian Reza 5 months ago

I like it

Hao Zhang 5 months ago

If you work in a biological lab use parafilm it works even better because it seals airtight. Don't leave them with apples since they produce large amount of ethylene gas which is used to ripen bananas. Of cause if they are very green and you want them yellow put them in a paper bag with apples.

Laurence Jost 5 months ago

Awesome

Edward Bulamaibau 5 months ago

it's not working ...

Tsian Sun 5 months ago

It really works?

Tsian Sun 6 months ago

I stop buying bananas because they turn so fast but I will try this thank u for the idea

Cherryl Skillett 6 months ago

Thank you!!!!

Takumi Nastu 6 months ago

I have also heard separating them keeps them fresh..

Janet Verga 6 months ago

GREAT TO KNOW!! Thanks!!!

Amy Prim-prijatel 6 months ago

I hope this works:)

Ye Yuan 6 months ago

Y'all r a stinking hit!!!!!!

Avery the ninja 6 months ago

Wow that's really smart

Lizzy Tomlinson 6 months ago

Wonder if the mechanism is that it keeps the ethylene gas from releasing as quickly, slowing the ripening process.

Cecilia R. 7 months ago

Bananas last up to 10 days if you do the following: 1) Separate each finger from the hand, 2) Dry off any moisture that may have formed on them due to temperature changes, (shop-car-house), 3) Place in a thick, water-resistant bag, 4) Tie the neck of the bag, (a hair band or rubber band is ideal), 5) Place in the salad drawer, or bottom shelf of your fridge. I can guarantee they will be perfectly edible for at least 9 days; usually a bit longer but definately a minimum of 9 days. The three things that are equally 'bad' for bananas are light....hence the thick bag, heat...keep 'em cool/ cold, and moisture... keep 'em dry. Separating them into 'fingers' prevents them leeching moisture from each other. Lastly, I would also add that you handle them gently. They are, afterall, soft fruit and can be easily damaged/bruised. Happy munching! :0)

Rosie Law 7 months ago

Will try! I love 'nanas but won't eat them after they start getting freckles...ick... Thanks!

Katy Baker 7 months ago

Are you asking or telling? :)

Amanda Greensworth 7 months ago

Works?

Rad Dissanayake 7 months ago

Tried and it worked.

Raphael Campelo 7 months ago

Press and seal will leave glue on the banana tho

Valerie Brown 7 months ago

I'll try this. Thanks!

John H.Turnipseed 7 months ago

Is it true?

Daniel Qiu 7 months ago

Great trick! Can't wait to try it

Shannon Kelley 8 months ago

What's the mechanism?

Yang Chen 8 months ago

Neat trick, I will be trying this!!!!

Ashley Woods 8 months ago

I am going to try this :)

家興 陳 8 months ago

I LOVE U MAN!!!!!!

Csr Zorrilla 8 months ago

👍

Haitham Ahmed 8 months ago

awesome cool

Ashley Aboutaleb 8 months ago

This is a very useful tip

Cherry Apple 8 months ago

Thanks

Salim AlShuhoomi 8 months ago

Cool! It really works. Thanks!

Livia S 8 months ago

Super useful!!!!

Jeeyeon Oh 8 months ago

I will try it...

Sed Kul 8 months ago

This is very creative, will try this :D

Karl Hall 8 months ago

can you use press n seal?

Brian F. 8 months ago

This is really the helpful tip~

Joohee Yim 8 months ago

It works my bananas have lasted almost a full week!! Thanz

Mickie Cain 8 months ago

i should try it

李 波辉 8 months ago

Or if you want to add chocolate sauce on top just drip slowly again on top

Valerie Brown 9 months ago

Take the Bananas, Peel them, wrap each one individually with Saran wrap, put into sealed plastic container and then FREEZE. Wrapping each keeps them from getting that freezer burn and easier to use one at a time. When wanting a snack, pull one out... Peel back most of the plastic and use to hold it...Slowly dribble Honey over tip and allow to drip down sides of banana. Will freeze onto the banana nicely. Then eat.... Yummy

Valerie Brown 9 months ago

Ok. Here's an idea for when your Nana's have gone a bit over ripe and or when you know you can eat them all fast enough or just want to create a sweet snack without resorting to Ice Cream.

Valerie Brown 9 months ago

If you hang them up they last longer too

Jazzy Biddlecombe 9 months ago

Like in a previous post, just by separating the bananas you will slow the ripening. I usually buy 9-11 at a time and at one a day, the last ones in the bunch are soft, but still edible.

Vicki Stephens 9 months ago

Pretty neat

Jay Moon 9 months ago

is it really works??

roozbeh salahi 9 months ago

thanks for the idea

aaswin pyakurel 9 months ago

Break them into individual bananas and they'll stay fresh longer as well

Ivan 412 9 months ago

I will give it a go

Luana De Faveri 9 months ago

Does it work

Lothian Buses Fanatic 9 months ago

Thanks!! I will try it for sure! :)

Krzysiek Bukowski 9 months ago

I love how simple but helpful

Haley Bishop 9 months ago

If this works....awesome

Sam Whillance 10 months ago

They also last for longer if you store them away from other fruits. I don't know why but if the bananas come into contact with other fruits they ripen very fast.

Robbie . 10 months ago

Great idea! I think they do that in some supermarkets to make them last longer too!

David G. 10 months ago

Thanks! It's very useful idea!

Rie Ehara 10 months ago

Awesome guide!! Thanks so much

Rida Syed 10 months ago

Thanks for this simple and clever idea! I was surprised that it It really works but it does. I buy large amounts of bananas at a local produce wholesaler for my sons but there seem always to be too many to eat before they get mushy. I was really getting sick of making banana muffins and banana bread, now I don't have to thanks again

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Sheila Pechman 10 months ago

Neat idea thnx!!

Kat Goodrich 10 months ago

Cool

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Johnster A. 10 months ago

Thanks. It does work

Flo McGee 10 months ago

This totally works! Thanks!

Natalie G 10 months ago

So easy

Guoguo Guo 10 months ago

Cool

Mr. Food-Traveler Pedersen 10 months ago

I tried it and it works.... Even prevents fruit flies from flocking to them a lot longer!! :)

Debie Sterling 10 months ago

I want to try it

Susy Mena 10 months ago

Lying on the counter they get mushy.

Heather Rettberg 10 months ago

They also make a thing you can hang them on and this seems to prolong them as well. When you just leave them laying

Heather Rettberg 10 months ago

I put them in the refrigerator, inside an ordinary plastic bag well thightened around them. The peels turn black, but the bananas are perfect to eat.

Carmen Maqueo 10 months ago

If you have bananas that become very ripe, don't waste them... Peel them and mash with a fork till creamy... Voilé!! Banana Butter... Spread on toast, biscuits or muffins... Delicious... A refreshing and healthier alternative to jelly :)

Patti Mussenden 10 months ago

i just give it to my neighbor when it starts to rot

ChillOut Matt 11 months ago

Actually, if you just separate the bananas, they will stay fresh a lot longer. Much easier than removing and replacing plastic wrap everytime. If I want my bananas to get really ripe, really wuick, I leave them stuck together. If I want them to last, I pull them apart. It's that easy.

Kimberly Odasso 11 months ago

I freeze them with their peels. It's a natural wrapper and keeps them from turning brown. Run a little water over and peels off with a butter knife. They are a but musher when thawed so freeze a tad earlier than the "oops the bananas too ripe" stage

Leslie Mathiasen 11 months ago

Freeze them, blend them in food processor with a little almond milk and vanilla- until very creamy. Add chocolate or peanut butter or fruit and make banana ice cream! (I'm also gonna try this plastic wrap method though!)

Shayne 🎨 11 months ago

Oh are they!!! They tend to be super sweet when you let them get super soft so then I freeze them and I don't need sugar for the smoothies. Tastes terrific!!

Amanda Greensworth 11 months ago

I peel and freeze mine too. Then they're perfect for smoothies!

Aubrey Farella 11 months ago

Really? I'm gonna try dis!

Madge Allende Pascal 11 months ago

When my bananas, start to get too ripe too soon, I simply put them in the fridge. They will continue to ripen, but at a slower rate. The peel might turn very dark, but the fruit is still good. Also a nice touch when adding to dry cereal, with cold milk. The cold fruit keeps the milk cold.

Zig Zag 11 months ago

Does it work? Try it out next time

○rz . 11 months ago

☺ your welcome!!!

Amanda Greensworth 11 months ago

That's great Amanda ! Thnq :)

Allicious ! 11 months ago

I love this idea!!! Thanks!! Though I will definitely be trying this out, I want to share my idea of how to not let bananas go *entirely* wasted. I love to make banana bread, smoothies, or even dog treats using bananas as a primary ingredient. But sometimes when the fruit is ripe enough, my life has gone for a tailspin and I don't have time to bake. So, what I've started doing is letting my bananas get as ripe as I need (banana bread calls for super soft bananas), peel them, cut in half and freeze them in bulk. Take out as much or as little as I need when I go to make that bread or smoothie or when the dogs are begging for homemade treats...again. Works great! Best part, I don't have to make sure everyone in the house knows the bananas on the counter are off limits bcuz they are for my baking!

Amanda Greensworth 11 months ago

Me too, I keep mine in the fridge. They turn black but stay hard and don't get soft

Terri Dahlgren 11 months ago

Thanks!! Can't wait to try it!! I buy 3-4 bundles of bananas a week. This will really help:)

Amber Markisello 11 months ago

I wonder what the science behind this is!

Ewa W 11 months ago

I really hope this works. I'm sick of throwing out bananas. just me. t

Terri Dahlgren 11 months ago

Very useful

Avery the ninja 11 months ago

Useful ! I will try it :)

Allicious ! 11 months ago