Stop bananas spoiling within days using this unusual storage hack

It can be frustrating to buy a big bunch of only for them to spoil within a few days. In fact, they are the most commonly discarded fresh food in the UK, according to Aldi, with an astonishing 1.4 million each day. This results in around 3.2 billion bananas being wasted annually, equating to a whopping 115 bananas wasted per household.

Bananas can be notoriously tricky to keep ripe in your , often being stubbornly green before rapidly turning brown and becoming overripe and mushy. But, thanks to , the banana headache may now be over as bosses at the UK supermarket have shared a life-changing hack to store the fruit which will extend their prime ripeness.

This unusual storing trick includes storing your bananas in a rather unusual kitchen place. In a bid to reduce food wastage and help shoppers prolong the shelf life of their bananas, Tesco recommends freezing your bananas.

They said: "Freezers are the most efficient when they are full, so make the most of the space to prevent food waste and have ingredients ready to go. From milk and cheese to veg and rice, your freezer can do it all!"

To extend their ripeness, Tesco recommends peeling them before putting them in the freezer, either whole or sliced up, as peels can be difficult to remove once frozen.

When you're ready to use them, they can be taken straight from the freezer and are perfect for adding to smoothies, reports Bananas kept in the freezer will be at their best if used within six months.

Bananas are a very versatile fruit and can be used in numerous recipes, such as banana bread. They offer a natural sweetness without the need to add unnecessary sugar.

This simple hack not only helps shoppers save some hard-earned money and helps extend the shelf life, but it also preserves their nutrients and reduces waste. Another tip is to separate the bananas before freezing them by wrapping them individually to avoid the fruits getting stuck together.