How to Store Bananas, "Room Temperature, Refrigerator" Edition!

1.	Remove the banana from its packaging package.
2.	Wrap each cluster in newspaper.
3.	Put them in a plastic bag and put them in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator.
4.	If the whole bunch doesn't fit in the refrigerator, wrap each one individually.

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If you leave bananas at room temperature, they can ripen surprisingly quickly, turning black or becoming too soft. But if you store them the right way, you can make them last as long as possible!

So this time, we're going to introduce the "room temperature and refrigerator" version of how to store bananas to make them last longer. So this time, I'm going to show you how to store bananas at room temperature and in the refrigerator to make them last longer.

How to Store Bananas

First of all, if you think that the bananas you bought are still green or hard, store them at room temperature until they are ripe to your liking. When they reach the ideal level of ripeness, put them in the refrigerator.

Storing bananas at room temperature

After removing the bananas from their packaging, store them in a well-ventilated place at a temperature of about 14 to 20 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight. If you leave the bananas as they are, they will start to get damaged from the ground surface, so it's best to hang them from a banana stand if possible.


If you don't have a banana stand, lay them face down in a mountain shape with the curved part facing up. Be careful not to place it on its back, as the weight will crush the bottom part and damage it quickly.

Keeping bananas refrigerated

Remove the bananas from the packaging package, wrap the whole bunch in newspaper and place in a plastic bag.




If the whole bunch is too small to fit in the refrigerator, remove each banana from the bunch and wrap it up. If you don't have newspaper, put the bananas directly into a plastic bag and wrap them around the bag.



Store in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. That's it! Depending on how ripe they are, it is recommended to eat them up in about 10-15 days.


Wrapping the bananas in newspaper or plastic bags helps to maintain humidity and prevent cold air from hitting them directly. It also helps reduce the effects of ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening.

Note that right after you take the bananas out of the refrigerator, the starch in the bananas may harden and the sweetness may not be as pronounced. If you have time, it's best to let them come to room temperature for a bit before eating them!