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Ripen plantains in a loosely closed paper bag at room temperature. It takes six to eight days for a green plantain to fully ripen. Fully ripe black plantains should be firm like bananas, but not hard. Do not use plantains if they are squishy, moldy, hard, or cracked. Do not refrigerate them unless they are at just the stage of ripeness you want to use, because the chill will stop them from ripening further.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2025.