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Argentine Outlets Tout Glass‑Jar Banana Hack Claimed to Keep Fruit Fresh for 16 Days

Reports attribute the claim to a viral Instagram tip rather than scientific tests.

Overview

  • Ámbito, Diario Uno and LA NACION amplified the method on Oct. 20–21, crediting @amycrosslegacy for the 16‑day claim.
  • The procedure described calls for cutting bananas into pieces and sealing them in an airtight glass jar.
  • Guidance in the coverage advises storing the jar in a dark spot at roughly 12°C and avoiding the kitchen due to heat fluctuations.
  • Food‑media explanations say limiting oxygen exposure and ethylene slows oxidation and softening of the fruit.
  • The reports contrast this approach with wrapping stems, refrigeration or bagging and do not cite independent validation or controlled trials.