The banana (Musa spp.) is a fleshy fruit from tropical regions, but it has been adapted and cultivated in various parts of the world, such as the Canary Islands, in the Spanish archipelago, which you can find in CrowdFarming in its organic version. 

How do I know if the banana is ready to eat?

Being a climacteric fruit, it continues to ripen after being harvested, which means that your bananas might arrive at your house a bit green or hard, which means that they were hanging on the tree only a few days ago! In contrast to its light green colour when not yet ripe, a ripe banana will be a strong yellow, often with some brown spots. It will also be softer to the touch. As it ripens, the banana will also become sweeter and its internal texture will be creamier.

How to ripen green bananas faster at home?

• Keep it in the box with the rest of the bananas or store them in a paper bag at room temperature. 
• You can also put them with other climacteric fruits such as tomatoes or apples to accelerate their ripening process thanks to the ethylene they release.
  
  

How to preserve and store a ripe banana at home?

Keep it in a cool, dark place. It is not necessary to keep it in the fridge. It is important to consider that tropical fruits, such as bananas, are more sensitive to cold. Exposing them to very low temperatures for a long period of time can compromise their structure and flavour.

How can you make the most of a ripe banana at home?

You have many options to keep enjoying your bananas! 

• a) Banana bread
• b) Banana pancakes
• b) Smoothies or milkshakes
• c) Muffins
• d) Banana ice cream
• e) Banana puree for desserts
  
  

What if my banana is mouldy or damaged?

If your fruit has arrived overripe or in poor condition, please contact our customer service team or report the issue to us via your private area in your CrowdFarming user account. By clicking on “report a problem” and submitting a complaint, we will be able to notify the farmer and work with him to find a solution.

If you want to know how to preserve and ripen other fruits, click here.