Whether you want them to ripen faster or more slowly.
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I just love a creamy, ripe avocado.
Its always a puzzle to store them so theyre perfect when I’m ready to eat them.
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Storing them in the refrigerator can extend shelf life.
If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure, its ripe and ready to eat.
They have a darker color and feel slightly soft but not mushy to the touch, says Widjaja.
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Unripe avocados are firm and will have a bright green color.
If you store unripe avocados in the fridge, theyllripen much more slowlyand last longer.
It seems like just moments later, the remainder starts to turn brown.
There are tricks to keeping it fresh.
Store this remaining avocado in the refrigerator.
Should You Store Avocados In Water?
You may have read that storing avocados (whole or cut) in water can keep them fresher longer.
Widjaja says this isnt a great idea.
This storage hack puts you at risk for foodborne illnesses, negating their goodness.
Place your avocado with some fruits or vegetables that produce ethylene, a gas that can speed up ripening.
How To Pick the Perfect Avocados
Avocado selection totally depends on when you want to eat them.
You may have heard that you should remove the stem cap of an avocado to check on ripeness.
But Widjaja says thats not a good idea.
