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How long does bananas last?
Yellow tropical fruit, ripens at room temp.
Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
1 week
Refrigerate when ripe — peel turns black but flesh stays good
Pantry (room temp)
5 days
Counter, hung on a hook reduces bruising
Freezer (0°F / -18°C)
6 months
Peel before freezing; great for smoothies and banana bread
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Signs bananas has gone bad
- •Mostly black skin (still edible if not mushy)
- •Soft, leaking, fermented
- •Mold at the stem
- •Fruit flies
Storage tips
- ✓Wrap stems in plastic wrap to slow ripening
- ✓Separating bunches slows ripening too
- ✓Freeze peeled banana chunks for smoothies
- ✓Keep away from other fruits — bananas accelerate ripening
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.