Yes—if you’re referring to the common kitchen-storage tip, the “one kitchen item” is plastic wrap.
Wrapping the banana stems/crown tightly with plastic wrap can slow the release of ethylene gas, which may delay ripening. For best results:
- Separate the bananas if you want them to ripen more slowly.
- Wrap the stems/crown individually with plastic wrap.
- Keep them at room temperature until they reach your preferred ripeness.
- Once ripe, refrigerating them can extend their usable life further, although the peel may turn brown.
The “10 days longer” claim is not a guarantee; how long bananas last depends heavily on their starting ripeness, temperature, and storage conditions.
