How to Store Bananas

Learn how to store bananas to extend their shelf life.

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Temperature is essential to ripening bananas. They ripen best at room temperature.

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Light exposure can also speed up ripening. Keep them away from direct sunlight.

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Store them on the counter and keep them away from other fruits.

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Once they reach peak ripeness put them in the refrigerator.

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They will keep for 5-7 days in the fridge.

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You can freeze bananas whole to prolong their life even more.

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Or slice them and freeze the slices.

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Use frozen banana in banana bread or smoothies.

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