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Viral Glass-Jar Trick Claims Bananas Stay Fresh and Yellow for 26 Days

Home cooks place unpeeled banana segments upright in sealed glass jars to limit air exposure in the fridge, with results reported anecdotally rather than scientifically verified.

Overview

  • Recent Argentine coverage details cutting bananas into equal unpeeled sections, standing them vertically in an airtight glass jar, and refrigerating to slow browning.
  • Articles attribute the effect to reduced oxygen contact and colder temperatures that slow enzymatic activity and ethylene-driven ripening.
  • Practical tips include using clean, dry jars, storing on middle refrigerator shelves, keeping jars upright, and wiping away any condensation.
  • Outlets present the jar method as a reusable alternative to plastic wrap or bags, aiming to curb food waste without chemicals.
  • Separate guidance highlighted by La Nacion favors conventional steps such as keeping bunches intact, wrapping stems, and avoiding refrigeration, underscoring differing advice.