Banana Peels, Don’t Throw Them Away: Soak Them in Vinegar and See the Results

Save those banana peels – soak them in vinegar and see incredible results! Instead of throwing away banana peels, consider their surprising and beneficial natural uses that many people don’t know about.

Unexpected Uses for Banana Peels Tripping over a banana peel is a classic accident, but beyond the farce, these peels are gaining more and more attention due to their recyclable potential.

Banana Peels as Compost and More For those who make their own compost, banana peels are a great addition, especially when cut into small pieces to speed up decomposition.

If you have chickens or other poultry in your yard, you probably know that dried and crushed banana peels can be a nutritional supplement for them.

Dealing with ants or aphids? Small pieces of banana peel buried about 5 cm deep act as a natural repellent.

Homemade Banana Peel Fertilizer You can easily turn banana peels into an effective plant fertilizer. Simply place a peel in a glass container, fill it with 1 liter of water and seal it. After two days, remove the peel and the fertilizer will be ready to feed your plants.

Carefully introduce it to your houseplants, adjusting according to their response to avoid overdoing it.

Creative Uses for Vinegar with Banana Peels Vinegar is a versatile staple and is used for everything from food preservation to culinary delights.

For those who enjoy culinary experiments, combining banana peels with vinegar can create unique candied fruits or pickled peels.

To pickle banana peels, cut them into 3cm pieces and marinate them in vinegar for a few days before refrigerating.

If you’re feeling picky, simmer the banana peel pieces in sugar syrup until softened, then leave to cool and harden. Store your homemade candied banana peels in an airtight container.

Infuse vinegar with banana peels Enhance your vinegar by infusing it with the unique flavour of banana peels. Mix 500g of peels with 70g of caster sugar and 120ml of vinegar in a large glass jar. Fill the jar with water, seal and stir daily for a week. After fermentation, you can choose to extend the process for another four weeks for a deeper flavour.

For best results, use organic bananas for these recipes.