I try to buy a bunch that is half green, half ripe. That way, I keep pace with the ripening process.

I blend overripe bananas with yoghurt and honey, then freeze. Ready to eat after one minute in the microwave.

I wish that I had that problem. Every time I crop a bunch of bananas they get distributed round the village in minutes. I only get to eat a couple of them. Shame really because they're the most flavoursome bananas I've ever tasted.

I don't like them very ripe so if that happens rather than throw them away I peel them and place them in a plastic bag in the freezer and use them blended in a smoothie. aroi.

On 7/14/2018 at 4:18 PM, Vacuum said:

Correct, maybe one or two days before.

That's basically it for me. I also eat a banana daily and struggle with having edible ones ready. What I try to do is put them in the fridge just a little bit before their fully ripe. They seem to last longer in the fridge that way. Maybe not even a full day before ripe. 

 

It's not foolproof. Sometimes I have to toss some mushy ones. 

 

Yes, I am squeezing my bananas every day. 

 

It's interesting to note that firmer bananas are healthier from a sugar perspective than overripe ones. 

11 hours ago, Spidey said:

I wish that I had that problem. Every time I crop a bunch of bananas they get distributed round the village in minutes. I only get to eat a couple of them. Shame really because they're the most flavoursome bananas I've ever tasted.

I've found the smallest bananas are the tastiest. A bit like the women here.

That's basically it for me. I also eat a banana daily and struggle with having edible ones ready. What I try to do is put them in the fridge just a little bit before their fully ripe. They seem to last longer in the fridge that way. Maybe not even a full day before ripe. 
 
It's not foolproof. Sometimes I have to toss some mushy ones. 
 
Yes, I am squeezing my bananas every day. 
 
It's interesting to note that firmer bananas are healthier from a sugar perspective than overripe ones. 

Yes, that’s the method I’m trying to adopt now, problem before was I was putting them in the fridge green and that didn’t seem to work well.

I do try to avoid the overripe ones because of the increased sugar and also I just don’t like the taste.

I always try to have one with my breakfast, in cornflakes, granola ( Tesco fruit and nut) or Weetabix goes particularly well with thinly sliced banana and cold milk , preferably Chockchai .

Yeah putting them in green definitely wouldn't work.

Sometimes you're watching them closely and they just go directly from green to mushy. Never ripe. Yes we have rotten bananas. At least they're cheap compared to avocados.

 

That banana bag seems cool. Would definitely buy that if it was sold here.

Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

 

 

 

 

Freeze them then blend them as required. 

Sometimes you're watching them closely and they just go directly from green to mushy.
Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app
 
 
 
 

Seems like a bit of a boring hobby !!
But hey, whatever floats your boat !

 Seems like a bit of a boring hobby !!

But hey, whatever floats your boat !

 

 

I'm easily amused. I consider that a blessing.  

 

On special days I visit a barber shop to watch haircuts.

 

They do charge me a 20 baht cover but it's worth every satang especially as they let me take home all the hair clippings on the floor I want for free.

 

Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 hours ago, NickJ said:

When you buy bananas in the US. The banana has been picked when it is very green. No where near being ripe. They are refrigerated. When they reach there destination they are gassed with ethylene. Then will start to ripen. Here the fruit is fresh so they ripen naturally.  I keep then in the fridge. It helps them last a little longer.

Most bananas are cut when they are green, my ones certainly are, though they are ripened naturally rather than forced.

 

As to keeping them in the fridge these have been there for 3 days now.

Update, I've just finished the others I have from the same batch, still good.

 

day 4

wrap them individually in newspaper put them in a plastic bag in refrigerator. they last a couple of weeks.

24 minutes ago, Jack james said:

wrap them individually in newspaper put them in a plastic bag in refrigerator. they last a couple of weeks.

But then I'm too lazy to do that when my method is working.

 

I will try to keep this batch going for a few more days just for interest. As there are 8 left in that box it could be a little while.?

But then I'm too lazy to do that when my method is working.
 
I will try to keep this batch going for a few more days just for interest. As there are 8 left in that box it could be a little while.[emoji39]

Gonna give it a go !!

17 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Gonna give it a go !!

I'll be interested to see your results, don't forget you do need a lid on the box

 

Here are my set

day 5

Just an update day 6

day 7

 

day 8, the last day as I was out of other bananas 

Just an update day 6
day 7
 
day 8, the last day as I was out of other bananas 

I didn’t manage results anywhere near yours, showed signs of blackening after 3 days and maximum edible state ( IHO) was 4 days.

There were in the fridge ? Not the freezer .

I buy them slightly under ripe and put them in a plastic bag and into the fridge, that way I have good tasting bananas all week.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

4 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

I didn’t manage results anywhere near yours, showed signs of blackening after 3 days and maximum edible state ( IHO) was 4 days.

There were in the fridge ? Not the freezer .

Yes in the fridge. I peal them when just ripe or maybe the second ripe day. I try to avoid the stage when the skin gets very thin. Then just pop them in a plastic box with a lid and into the fridge.

 

As SWMBO has gone a little overboard with the current crop I'm probably going to need about 5 boxes tomorrow or the day after.

 

It is also quite possible that you have a different variety, we get at least 4 that I like, so you had a different result.

 

Freshly pealed are probably still best but even at 8 days they were still good, and I'm finding that refrigerated cold bananas for breakfast together with cold brewed coffee and a cheese and egg croissant is a great way to start the day. YMMV 

As I mentioned SWMBO has gone a little too far

As I mentioned SWMBO has gone a little too far

Yey , banana party at yours !!

No, wait a minute that didn’t sound right !!, forget i said that [emoji51]

I have noticed that the bananas that most often go from under ripe to mush in a day are ones which have some condensation in the plastic bag and are moist when removed.  Not sure why.....

hello,

 

When I put still green bananas in the fridge (bottom, vegetables place), it seems that they stop ripening, and then, 1 day or 2 before eating them, I take them out to keep them growing ?

 

Are my observations correct ?

 

I do not like the idea to have to peel them first and put them in a box, it's too much work ?

 

Please tell me if you ever had good results when keeping them green in the fridge ?

 

Thanks.

 

 

On 7/14/2018 at 3:36 PM, Oztruckie said:

When their over ripe put into a blender with ice cream and milk, they make a nice banana milkshake

 

And if you add some rum, it becomes a real delicacy ❤️

 

 

On 7/14/2018 at 10:56 PM, juice777 said:

This is one more small problem I don't have to worry about because I going back to the UK.So I can buy a selection of different ripeness to last me the week.But I really fill for you.

Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
 

 

Yes, and pay $1 or $2 each of your bananas... Enjoy !

 

 

On 7/14/2018 at 8:01 PM, Jingjock said:

Have a look at this site, it may help you.

https://wgntv.com/2015/09/28/how-to-make-your-brown-bananas-yellow-again/

wow