You probably don't think too hard about how to store your bananas, but it makes a difference. Here's where you might be going ...

Fruits produce a phytohormone called ethylene gas, which enables bananas to ripen, giving them that extra sweetness and flavour. However, when fruit is stacked up on top of each other, it results ...

As bananas ripen, they release ethylene gas, which causes them to turn brown. But there are some tricks that might slow down the browning process.

Mike explained that as bananas ripen, they emit ethylene gas, primarily from the stem, which then permeates the rest of the fruit, aiding its ripening process. A popular method of storing bananas ...

Bananas emit ethylene gas from their stems, which accelerates the ripening process — great for making them softer with more flavour. However, this can lead to premature spoilage when bananas are ...

Bananas naturally emit ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening and causes those black spots to form, reports the Express. But this process can be temporarily halted with one popular kitchen item ...

Bananas are usually left in fruit bowls or scattered amongst other groceries on kitchen counters. After a few days, they begin to ripen and by week's end, their skin can turn entirely brown.