Wrapping Banana Stems for Longer Storage: Does It Really Work?

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Banana is a delicate fruit that often spoils quickly. To preserve it in the best possible way, there are a few options. We recently told you about a technique popular in some countries: hanging bananas so they ripen less quickly. Today we are telling you about another tip: Wrapping a banana branch to keep it longer. But then, is this really a good idea?

Banana is a delicate fruit that spoils quickly and turns black. for what Simply because this fruit is called “climacteric”, that is, it continues to ripen after harvesting. Thus banana produces a plant hormone responsible for ripening called ethylene. That is why it needs special attention to preserve it in the best possible way.

For example, it is better not to come into contact with other fruits, especially with “climacteric” fruits such as apples or kiwis. In fact, putting them together, these fruits tend to rot more quickly.

Fortunately, there are several tips to slow the ripening process of bananas, such as wrapping the stem of the fruit to prevent it from turning black. By covering the stems tightly with aluminum foil, this will slow down exposure to oxygen and thus the appearance of brown spots on the fruit. You will keep your bananas for a long time. Tip accepted!