Simple hacks to ripen and store avocados perfectly
Avocados are packed with valuable nutrients, including essential omega-3 fatty acids. Many people love this fruit for its creamy texture and unique, nutty taste. However, an unwise purchase can prevent you from enjoying your dream avocado toast immediately after returning from the store. Often, the fruit is not properly ripe, but you can speed up this process.
An indispensable ingredient in guacamole, avocado is particularly tricky to handle. It can taste delicious, but when unripe, it is hard and bitter. Overripe avocado also doesn't taste good. Once cut, the avocado flesh oxidizes quickly, turning its beautiful green color to a dull brown hue. If you like avocado, these simple tips will save your breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
How to store avocado?
It all depends on the ripeness of the fruit. It's best to place hard avocados in a paper bag and keep them in a dark place at room temperature. They should ripen within five days.
On the other hand, soft avocados should be wrapped in plastic wrap to cut off the oxygen supply and put in the refrigerator. It's also wise to check in the store for any brown spots on the skin, as these may indicate rotting.
How to make an avocado ripen faster?
Dreaming of guacamole but your avocado is hard as a rock? There's a method to soften the fruit in just 24 hours. It’s incredible, but all you need to do is place the avocado in a bag or container with flour. Seal the fruit in the flour for one day in a cupboard, and the next day it will be ready to use.
Among many culinary tips, one involves placing the avocado in the oven. We do not recommend this method as it changes the fiber structure. You can blend such a fruit with other ingredients, but it won't work well as a standalone sandwich ingredient or as part of a nutritious salad.
Method for cut avocado
Few people use a whole avocado in one meal. Usually, the other half ends up in the refrigerator, where it turns brown and loses its taste. How can you prevent this? There are two proven methods.
- The first is lemon juice. Rub it on the avocado, wrap it in foil, and place it on the lowest shelf in the refrigerator.
- The second involves using olive oil, which protects the cut surface.
Additionally, to extend the shelf life of a cut avocado, do not remove the pit. It acts as a natural protective barrier.
