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Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Bananas stay fresh and won't brown 'for months' if stored away from fruit bowl
There's a simple trick to stop them rotting and keep them fresh for up to three months Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse but often end up going bad before we can enjoy them. However, savvy savers have discovered a nifty trick to extend their shelf life up to an impressive three months. In these times of soaring food prices and tightening budgets, this handy technique could be a game-changer in reducing your grocery bills and the frequency of market runs. It's also a great way to support WRAP's (The Waste and Resources Action Programme) efforts to combat food waste through their Love Food Hate Waste campaign. They recommend freezing bananas in a sealed bag or airtight container to prevent them from spoiling for up to three months, , as highlighted by the Express. So next time your bananas start to get spotty and soft, don't toss them out – peel then pop them in the freezer instead. Once frozen, these bananas are perfect for whipping up smoothies, baking banana bread, or creating a deliciously healthy ice cream alternative. For another delightful dessert, bake frozen bananas drizzled with honey in the oven – it's a heartwarming treat that'll leave you feeling cosy. If you fancy something more unusual, why not add bananas to a vegetable curry or mash them up as a sandwich spread? Remember, when it comes to defrosting, do it safely in the fridge rather than at room temperature to keep them safe for eating. WRAP advises: "Bananas can be frozen in a sealed bag or container for up to three months." They also stress the importance of safe defrosting practices, noting that once removed from the freezer, "it's important to defrost it safely". For best results, WRAP suggests defrosting the banana in the fridge and using it "within 24 hours". Pressed for time and need to thaw bananas quickly? Just pop them into the microwave on the "defrost setting" for a swift solution. If you prefer not to freeze your bananas, then keep them "somewhere nice and cool, in a cupboard or on the side" to maintain their freshness. And unless you're trying to brown them quickly, never store bananas in the fridge.
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Genius food storage method means bananas stay fresh for '3 months'
Bananas are a great source of vitamins and minerals, but they can be quick to spoil - but WRAP has shared a clever food storage hack to keep them fresh for up to three months. Bananas, while full of goodness, can be tricky to store and quick to spoil. But smart shoppers have stumbled upon a trick to stop them rotting and keep the bananas usable for as long as three months. With food costs skyrocketing and the pinch on purses getting tighter, this method could help you save money and cut down on those extra trips to the grocer. It's also a solid step towards cutting down on food waste, a mission that WRAP (The Waste and Resources Action Programme) champions. That's why they're sharing tips to keep your bananas fresh. WRAP – which runs the Love Food Hate Waste initiative – suggests that by freezing bananas in a sealed bag or an airtight box, you can stave off spoilage for a whopping three months. So when those banana skins begin to show spots and soften, don't bin them – peel and freeze them instead. Frozen, these bananas become the star ingredient for smoothies, banana bread mixes, or a moreish healthy ice cream option, reports the Express. Bear in mind that you should safely defrost them in the fridge, not at room temperature, to ensure they remain safe to consume. WRAP saus: "Bananas can be frozen in a sealed bag or container for up to three months." They also emphasise the need for safe defrosting, saying that after being taken out of the freezer "it's important to defrost it safely". WRAP recommends defrosting the banana in the fridge and using it "within 24 hours". If time is short, put those bananas in your microwave's "defrost setting" to thaw them more quickly. If you're not keen on freezing bananas, store them in "somewhere nice and cool, in a cupboard or on the side" for safekeeping. But whatever you do, don't put bananas in the fridge unless you want them to turn brown at breakneck speed. Why should you freeze bananas? For a nice sweet treat, put some frozen bananas into the oven with a splash of honey for a toasty treat that'll have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. For the more adventurous, try tossing bananas into a vegetable curry or smash them into a sandwich filling.
