7/17(Wed) 🍌 Bananas, when stored in the freezer, double their antioxidant content ✌️

Bananas are fruits rich in various nutrients, especially carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and are known to be healthy foods. However, bananas tend to spoil easily as their sweetness gradually decreases and discoloration occurs over time. To compensate for these disadvantages of bananas, a effective method is to peel the bananas, place them in an airtight container, and store them in the freezer.

If you peel the banana and store it in an airtight container in the freezer, the sweetness is well preserved. The main component of bananas is carbohydrates, and since these carbohydrates do not change during the freezing process, the sweetness remains intact. Generally, bananas gradually lose their sweetness over time, but storing them in the freezer can prevent this change. Therefore, frozen bananas can retain their sweet taste even as time passes.

The polyphenols, antioxidant compounds abundantly contained in banana peels, double in amount during the freezing process. These compounds help delay aging and prevent various diseases by removing active oxygen in the body. During freezing, these compounds become more concentrated, increasing their content by about two times. This enhancement of the health benefits of bananas can be considered a significant advantage.

If you peel the banana and store it in an airtight container, it can prevent oxidation and spoilage. Peeling the banana blocks contact with oxygen in the air, preventing discoloration and deterioration. Additionally, storing it in an airtight container can prevent odors and unpleasant smells. This allows for safer storage of bananas.