A bunch of yellow bananas next to a partially peeled banana on a wooden cutting board - Vlad Serbanescu / 500px/Getty Images Bananas can be a finicky purchase. Without mashing or peeling them right in ...

Bananas produce ethylene gas as they ripen, which promotes further ripening. Group bananas together on a kitchen countertop to increase ethylene and prompt quicker ripening. For the fastest results, ...

To keep your bananas fresh for as long as possible, try these expert-recommended tips. When buying bananas, choose them based on their ripeness and when you plan to use them. Once you’ve brought your ...