Wholesalers want to extend the banana shelf
life between the ripening stage (more yellow than green)
and final stage (yellow with light brown flecks) to increase
its appeal to consumers, making them purchase higher
quantities at one shopping occasion (Klieber et al., 2002).
In Brazil, there are many fruits that can be used for the
preparation of fermented-distilled beverages (spirits). The
banana stands out among these fruits because of its