Trade secrets... Keeping fruit fresher for longer

Bananas hanging on string in a shop

Source: PhotosByByron /iStock

Secrets of the trade: Jonathan Hare investigates how to stop his bananas from going off

You may have come across the old trick of putting a banana in a bag with unripe tomatoes to help them ripen more quickly. Have you ever thought about how this works?

Make your lessons pop

Choose an account option to continue exploring our full range of articles and teaching resources

Free

Free access for everyone, everywhere. If you only need a few resources, start here.


What's included

  • One free teaching resource each month
  • Five free Education in Chemistry articles each month
  • Personalised email alerts and bookmarks