Keep the banana unpeeled until ready to eat
Store bananas at room temperature away from direct sunlight
Separate bananas from the bunch to slow ripening
Wrap the stem with plastic wrap or foil
Refrigerate ripe bananas to slow further browning
Add lemon juice or another acidic juice to cut banana slices
Store cut bananas in an airtight container
Cover banana slices with water or a light syrup
Freeze bananas if they will not be used soon
Use bananas soon after slicing or peeling