Why Wrap Bananas in Foil: An Interesting Way to Store Fruit

05.02.2024 08:34

Before buying bananas, an experienced housewife will definitely find out whether the supply of food foil is sufficient.

It would seem, what does this material have to do with the popular fruit?

It turns out it is direct. The fact is that foil can help significantly extend the shelf life of a sweet product.

To do this, it is enough to wrap the fruit with a metal sheet. But not all of it.

How to properly wrap bananas in foil

It is enough to cover only the stalk with material.

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A bunch of bananas with the "tip" protected should be stored in the refrigerator.

Instead of foil, you can use cling film. If the housewife does not have this material at hand, then it can be replaced with a piece of a plastic bag.

What does this method of storing fruit give?

Experienced housewives have long noticed the following pattern: if the banana stalk is wrapped in metal paper, the fruit stays fresh for a very long time.

The fruits do not turn black or soften for days, maintaining moderate firmness and bright taste.

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Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. How to properly wrap bananas in foil
  2. What does this method of storing fruit give?