The Nana Hat is the Shark Tank Product That Saves Your Favorite Fruit!
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Oftentimes, on the hit ABC show Shark Tank, we're introduced to products that make us say, "Why didn't I think of that?" But every once in a while, the invention investment show showcases a product so unique, so quirky, and serving so delightfully niche a purpose that we can't help but say, "Who would ever think of that?"
Well, the standout product from a recent episode of the show certainly fits that later category. On an episode that featured fancy shirts, fancy wines, and even a keg that can fit in your fridge, the product that had the internet buzzing was a simple silicon cap paired with a knit hat designed specifically for everyone's favorite yellow fruit: the banana.
Believe it or not, the Nana Hat does more than just give your bunch of bananas a spiffy chapeau — it also adds to the lifespan of the whole bunch. The reason has to do with a compound known as ethylene gas and its effects on fruit. To quote the University of Maine, "...most fruits produce a gaseous compound called ethylene that starts the ripening process. Its level in under-ripe fruit is very low, but as fruit develop, they produce larger amounts that speed up the ripening process or the stage of ripening known as the 'climacteric.'"
Did you ever notice how the bananas in the supermarket have a little bit of plastic wrapped around the stem? That's to stifle the release of ethylene gas, which helps extend the bunch's lifespan. The Nana Hats apply that same principle to the bananas in your home with a more efficient and, dare we say, stylish method. The silicon cap can be wrapped around the stem of the bunch, able to accommodate bunches of two or more, stifling that ethylene release. Then, to make sure your bananas aren't adorned with a bland blank cone atop their stem, there's a magnet at the tip which helps secure those cute little knit caps you see.
Silly? Sure. But many bunches of bananas have been saved by the Nana Hats. And plenty more are soon to be, too, since Nana Hats managed to get investors, and a lot of exposure, on their recent Shark Tank appearance. In fact, these nifty produce preservers got so much exposure that they sold out on Amazon less than 48 hours after the episode aired. But you can still score a set of Nana Hats on Uncommon Goods in different styles, including an exclusive pair: shark and octopus! Shop now, and save your bananas from mushy brown misery.
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