The peel will darken but the fruit inside will remain ripe and fresh. Bananas will keep longer in the freezer. Just mash the fruit with a little lemon juice and freeze in an airtight container. Use within 6 months. Banana slices can also be dehydrated and stored for later consumption.
Bananas are a favorite for fresh eating.
They can also be used in fruit cups, salads, drinks, desserts, pies, and baked goods. When using fresh, to avoid discoloration, brush the fruit with lemon juice or orange juice. When the banana is green tipped and the pulp is firm and starchy it may be cooked, baked, boiled or fried. Flecked with brown, the fruit is mellow, sweet and tender and practically all starch has been changed to sugar. Very ripe, soft, bananas are often used for banana breads and muffins.