5 Effective Tips to Keep Bananas Fresh Longer

Aug 03, 2024 Anshu Bajaj

Bananas are a daily favorite, but they spoil quickly. Here are some effective tricks to keep them fresh

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Soaking bananas in fruit juice delays browning, keeping them looking fresh longer

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Soda water or club soda is effective at preserving freshly sliced fruits

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Citric acid is commonly used to prevent stored fruits from discoloring

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Banana slices turn brown when exposed to oxygen; preventing air contact will stop the browning reaction

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