How to Store an Avocado for Maximum Freshness
Unripe Avocados
–
Keep at room temperature
until they soften (usually 4-5 days).
– To speed up ripening, place them in a
paper bag
with a banana or apple.
Ripe, Whole Avocados
– Store in the
fridge
to slow down ripening and keep fresh for up to
a week
.
Cut Avocados
–
Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice
to prevent browning.
– Wrap tightly in
plastic wrap
or place in an
airtight container
. – Store in the
fridge
and eat within
1-2 days
.
Mashed Avocados (e.g., Guacamole)
– Add a thin layer of
lime or lemon juice
on top.
– Cover with
plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface
to minimize air exposure. – Refrigerate and use within
1-2 days
.
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