How to store a banana that was cut in half to preserve the other half?
I can usually only eat about half of a banana, and usually when I get sick of it I just throw it away. In the past, I've seen bananas cut in half at hotels and other places that provide breakfast, etc, and thought maybe I could do the same - just cut it in half, eat one half now, and eat the other half later.
My question is, how do I need to store a banana that is cut in half like this? Obviously the bottom part of the banana is exposed to the air and not protected by the peel. As well, how long can I keep a half banana around before it just plain goes bad? Or does the fact that it's cut in half even affect how it should be stored / how long it keeps?
Best Answer
Cut it in half before peeling, so that only the end is exposed. Wrap the exposed end with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator. The skin may darken, but that is okay.
You should get a day or two easily.
Or put all the half bananas in the freezer, and when you have enough, make banana muffins.
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To store half a banana cut the banana before you peel it. The peel protects the banana from exposure to oxygen which prevents it from turning brown too quickly. The protect the cut end dip it in lemon juice, the acid slows down browning.How do you keep bananas fresh after cutting in half?
Spritz a light layer of lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, or vinegar atop the fruit. For a sweeter flavor, you can lightly coat sliced bananas in a simple syrup and touch of lemon juice to prevent oxidation, Rushing adds, or lightly toss them in honey.Can you save half a banana for later?
If you have a leftover half of a banana, cover the open end with plastic wrap, cover the end with the stem in plastic wrap, and store in your produce drawer in the fridge. It's still best to eat it fairly soon after as it will still get mushy in a couple of days.How do you preserve a cut banana?
Bananas discolor quickly when cut - to prevent browning, sprinkle the cut bananas with a little lemon juice before refrigerating. To maximize the shelf life of cut bananas, wrap tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place in covered container or resealable plastic bag and refrigerate.How do you wrap a half banana?
Here's the trick: Cut the banana in half BEFORE you peel it. That way the peel will stay sealed to the uneaten half. You simply then just wrap saran wrap around the exposed end of the banana. You don't even have to keep it in the fridge, although that will allow it to last longer.How To Keep Bananas Fresh
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Before peeling cut the banana in half using a knife. Then place the part you want to save back with the other bananas
When you want to eat the saved half in a day or two, just cut off a 5 mm slice near the cut end and it will be as good as new
You don't need to waste plastic, or to put it in the fridge
Answer 3
You can buy plastic banana shaped plastic boxes (same as kids use for school) and these extend the life about the same whether refrigerated or not - by at least a day or two longer than cling film etc. One reason is they prevent damage.
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