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They release ethylene gas, which is a gas that ripens most fruit. If it is left in a closed environment such as a refrigerator, it causes the ethylene gas concentration to rise and cause accelerated ripening or browning

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Bananas will metabolize faster when in warmer temperatures. It's said that light energy heats up the surroundings somewhat. To ripen bananas faster than normal, you should put them under a light to get them warmer.

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