Bananas in the fridge: the best storage for the tropical fruit

A banana in the fridge will last longer if you store it there correctly. If stored incorrectly, it quickly turns brown and spoils. You can find out here what you need to consider when storing bananas correctly.

Store the banana in the fridge

Bananas are very popular because they are not only healthy, they also taste good. In order for you to enjoy the fruit for as long as possible, it is important to store it properly.

• Bananas are among the tropical fruits. That means they are used to warm temperatures. However, they have already had long transport routes with us, which they do not get so well.
• So that you can enjoy them as fresh as possible, you should eat the bananas soon after purchase.
• Bananas also stay fresh longer in the fridge. Here, however, you should not store the yellow fruits in the normal refrigerated compartments, because then they will turn brown very quickly. The reason is the cold, which the tropical fruits don't like.
• That is why bananas belong in the vegetable compartment of the fridge. You stay fresh there for a few days longer. However, you should not store them together with other types of fruit and vegetables, as this could accelerate the ripening process.
• There are also fresh-keeping bags, especially for bananas. These ensure the right banana temperature in the refrigerator and extend the shelf life by about two weeks.

What you should consider when storing bananas

Regardless of whether you want to store the banana in the refrigerator or in the kitchen, there are a few things you should always keep in mind.

• If possible, store the banana separately so that the ripening process is not affected by other fruits.
• Make sure that you do not squeeze or squeeze the fruit, because that too quickly creates a brown skin.
• If you want to do something for gut health, eat bananas as green as possible. Then they also contain many valuable, indigestible components that are used by the good intestinal bacteria as feed and thus ensure a good balance in the intestine.
• In the ripe state, however, the serotonin content of the tropical fruit is higher. That means her good mood increases.
• However, ripe bananas are not so good for people with gastrointestinal problems, as the starch contained in them is converted into sugar by ripening. This can lead to diarrhea and other digestive problems in those affected.

• If you have eaten your banana, you can still use the peel. In the next tip we will show you what you can use the banana peel for.