When you buy bananas, break them apart into individual bananas instead of leaving them in the bunch.

Why YSK: The stem of the bunch is the main culprit for releasing ethylene gas, which is basically a ripening accelerator. By separating them, you significantly slow down this process. This means your bananas will stay yellow and edible for far longer, saving you from having to eat a dozen bananas in two days or, more likely, throwing them out. No more premature browning, unless you're specifically aiming for banana bread. Your fruit bowl (and wallet) will thank you.

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[–] 16 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (5 children)

I can't tell if you are fucking with me right now. But that sounds delicious so I'm going to try it anyway.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (4 children)

    It might be delicious if we weren't talking about the inedible fibrous stump of a banana peel.

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

    She seems to think that wrapping the stump in foil protects the rest of the fruit. I don't see how it would, but I just roll with it. Her parents do it too. They are all from a completely different culture so I just shrug and smile.

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