We all have little quirks and preferences when grocery shopping, especially when selecting the perfect fruits and vegetables.

We often look for the freshest, ripest, and most appealing produce to take home, hoping to enjoy them at their peak.

But what happens when nature throws a curveball, and the fruits on our kitchen counter refuse to ripen as expected?


One ALDI shopper faced this problem, and the peculiar fruit found sparked a conversation among the ALDI Mums' social media group members.

The shopper's post, which quickly went viral, detailed an unusual experience with a bunch of bananas that defied the natural laws of ripening.

'Bought these bananas from ALDI a month ago…they’re still green, have them in the fruit bowl with the other ripe fruit, and they just won’t turn yellow,' the woman shared, alongside a photo of the stubbornly green bananas.


This post resonated with many, as she wasn't alone in her perplexing produce predicament.

Bananas that stay green for an entire month? That's enough to make anyone scratch their head in bewilderment.

The post's comments section became a treasure trove of shared experiences and advice.


Some commenters laughed, recalling their own encounters with what they humorously dubbed 'eternal bananas.'

‘I had this happen, but they never ended up ripening. Well, maybe they did two months later in the bin.’ one said.

‘Yep, we’ve had this & the inside was rotten even though the outside was green!’ another added.

‘Been caught before. I never buy green bananas anymore,’ a third echoed.

The community didn't just commiserate; they also offered a variety of ripening tricks.

‘Put them with a ripe banana that's getting the black spots on this skin. I've done this before,’ one suggested.

‘Put them in a paper bag with an apple, pear or avocado. They need ethylene gas to help them ripen, and any of those fruits will give off that natural gas and ripen them,’ another echoed.


One creative individual even recommended hanging the bananas and covering the stems with aluminium foil.

Despite these well-intentioned tips, some group members speculated that the bananas' refusal to ripen could be due to being picked too early or missing a ripening agent.

‘Probably picked too early, so they take even longer to ripen. Can take 6-8 weeks if picked too early,’ one wrote.

‘They are immature. You can tell by the squared look to them,’ another agreed.

In similar news, an ALDI shopper was surprised to find that green and yellow bananas were charged differently despite thinking they were the same type.

The cashier explained that the price difference was due to the bananas being different varieties, which led to some confusion and, ultimately, a refund. You can read more about it here.
Have you ever encountered a similar situation? What did you do? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.