It drives me B-A-N-A-N-A-S when they seem to go from green to brown and mushy overnight.
That discoloration isn’t a sign that the fruit’s gone bad.
Buy them when they’re still a little green then follow these three tips:
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Store Bananas in a Cool and Dark Place
According to Dole, theideal storagetemperature is 54F (12C).
Any cooler, your bananas will stop ripening and the peel will turn black.
Also, keep them away from direct sunlight.
Alison Bickel
It’s best to store bananas in the open air, ideally hung so that they don’t bruise.
This happens when the bananas lay on top of each other.
Bananas are tropical fruits, and, in general, tropical fruits don’t handle cold storage well.
Cindy Rahe
Also, put an already brown banana into the fridge and it’ll turn mushy faster.
How Ripe Is Too Ripe?
You cant be scared of a banana at this stage.
