Today I want to share some incredible tips for preserving bananas for twice as long! If you’ve ever been frustrated by buying a beautiful bunch and, in a few days, finding them all dark and soft, I’ll help you avoid this waste.

Almost everyone loves bananas, right? Whether it’s for breakfast, an afternoon snack or blended in the blender for a delicious smoothie, they’re always a great option. But there’s a problem: because they’re tropical and very sensitive to heat, they ripen too quickly. And who’s never lost a few bananas because they turned dark before their time? It’s a pain in the heart (and in the wallet!).

But stop worrying because I’ve brought you some solutions to save money and keep your bananas fresh for much longer! Here’s how to do it!

Why do bananas go bad so quickly?

Have you ever thought about why bananas ripen so quickly? Well, The culprit is a gas called ethylene, which they produce themselves. When they are all clumped together in a bunch, the gas concentrates and speeds up ripening. The result? Dark, soft bananas in just a few days. But relax, because you can get around this effect with a few simple tips!

3 tricks to preserve bananas for twice as long

Learn 3 incredible tricks to prolong the life of these beloved fruits, see below:

1. Separate the bananas from the bunch

A simple and effective trick is to separate the bananas one by one, with the help of a knife. This reduces the concentration of ethylene around the fruit and makes each one ripen at its own pace. And even if the skin darkens a little, the pulp stays good and sweet for much longer!