Extend Banana Freshness: Simple Trick Prevents Quick Ripening

• Bananas often ripen and turn black quickly due to ethylene gas released from their stems.
• Covering the banana stem with plastic wrap significantly reduces ethylene gas release, slowing down ripening.
• For extended freshness, separate bananas and wrap each stem individually.
• Avoid refrigerating bananas initially as cold temperatures can blacken peels; store at room temperature.
• Keep bananas in a dry, airy place, away from heat and other ethylene-producing fruits like apples.