Chef reveals how to keep bananas fresh without browning for 14 days if kept in an unlikely spot

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Bananas top the chart as one of the bestselling fruits in the UK year after year and it's easy to see why. They are fresh and delicious and can be served as a quick snack or as an accoutrement to many mouth-watering breakfast dishes.

However, storing them can prove nothing less than a nightmare, with many bananas turning quicker than households can get through them.

Most would think the best place to keep them is in a fruit bowl, but this can be the the worst place for them. Knowing where to store then can help extend their freshness by weeks, cutting down on waste and reducing spending during the weekly shop.

Most fruits emit ethylene gas, a plant hormone that triggers ripening. When too much fruit is stored together, the concentration of this gas can cause everything to spoil rapidly. READ MORE: Inside Greater Manchester's poshest Jamaican bakery READ MORE: 'I still can't get over what I was charged for two Cokes and fries at Co-op Live...