Avocados are a fairly fragile fruit and can quickly turn brown when ripe, especially when opened. If stored properly, the fruit can remain edible and taste delicious for a long time. To store unripe avocados, place them in a brown paper bag, then fold the top of the bag over. Place the bag on the counter and leave it for 3 to 5 days until the fruit is edible. Store ripe avocados or avocado slices in the refrigerator after you wrap them in plastic wrap or a plastic bag. If it is ripe, consume avocado within 1 to 2 days to keep it delicious and delicious.
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Method 1 of 4: Storing Unripe Avocado
Step 1. Feel the uneven skin to determine the level of ripeness of the avocado
To find out if an avocado is ripe, you have to touch it and examine it. Ripe avocados will have a dark green skin with an uneven texture. Unripe avocados are bright green in color with a smoother skin. Check the appearance and feel the skin of the avocado. Next, try to massage it gently. If the fruit feels chewy and not hard, it means the avocado is ripe. Unripe avocados are tough and hard to squeeze.
- When ripe, avocados should be eaten within 1 to 2 days.
- A ripe avocado is almost like a ripe orange when you squeeze it. Unripe avocados are as tough as a baseball or an apple.
Tip:
Avocados can bruise if you squeeze them. To minimize bruising when you test it, press the area near the avocado stalk.
Step 2. Ripe the avocado by placing it in a brown paper bag
Brown paper bags can be purchased at the grocery store or grocery store. Remove everything from the bag, then place the avocado on the bottom. Close the paper bag by folding the top. When the fruit is almost ripe, the avocado will release a chemical called ethylene. The substance will be trapped in the bag so that the avocado will ripen faster.
- In order for avocados to ripen evenly, the house temperature should reach 18-24 °C.
- If you're not in a rush and are willing to wait, leave the avocado on the kitchen table. If placed in a paper bag, the avocado will ripen in 2-3 days. If left as is without putting it in a paper bag, avocados will ripen in 3 to 5 days.
- Some people claim that the ripening process can be accelerated by adding bananas or apples to the bag. However, there is not much evidence to support the success of this claim.
Step 3. Check the avocado daily until the fruit is ripe
Once the avocado is in the bag, wait at least 24 hours before you take it out. Once removed from the bag, check the skin, color, and firmness to see if the avocado is ripe. If it is ripe, consume avocado within 1 to 2 days.
To add flavor to the avocado, put the flour in a paper bag before you place the avocado inside. This gives the avocado a more intense and creamy taste
Method 2 of 4: Storing Ripe Avocado in the Fridge
Step 1. Put the avocado in a ziploc plastic bag
Prepare a plastic sandwich or plastic ziploc bag. Place the whole avocado in a plastic bag. Storing ripe avocados in the refrigerator will slow down the process of turning avocados brown. You can store unopened ripe avocados in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days before the fruit begins to rot.
- Avocados may turn slightly brown when you split them, no matter how long you keep them in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer, you can use a plastic airtight food bag instead of a ziploc plastic bag.
Tip:
You don't have to put the avocado in a plastic bag, but this bag will protect the fruit from getting contaminated with other food odors.
Step 2. Remove the air before you seal the plastic bag tightly
After the avocado is inserted, close the ziploc plastic bag to 3/4 of the way. Next, blow the air out of the bag by pressing it down from the bottom. Place your fingers or palms on each side of the bag and gently push air into the open area of the bag. Once almost all of the air has been removed, seal the bag tightly.
You can wrap the avocado in plastic wrap if you don't have a ziploc plastic bag
Step 3. Place the avocado in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days
Place the plastic bag filled with avocados in the refrigerator in an empty drawer or shelf. You can store avocados in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. If the avocado is soft when you put it in the refrigerator, it can start to rot in 1 to 2 days.
When the avocado is removed from the refrigerator, cut it as you normally would. If you let it come back to room temperature, the avocado will probably be a little mushy
Method 3 of 4: Packing the Chopped Avocado
Step 1. Place the avocado slices on a cutting board or paper towel
If the avocado has been opened and you don't want to finish it, store it in the refrigerator. This can be done when the avocado is ripe or not. If the avocado is ripe when opened, you can store it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. If the avocado is not ripe and you want to eat it later, it will ripen in 3-4 days.
Storing avocados that have been opened outside the refrigerator isn't really ideal. The texture of the fruit will be mushy, and this is not liked by many people
Tip:
You can remove or leave the seeds on as this will not affect the taste. However, the fruit opens when you remove the seeds. The flesh of the fruit will be exposed to oxygen and make it turn brown. On the other hand, the texture of the fruit will be more uniform if more parts of the avocado are exposed to oxygen. Everything is up to you.
Step 2. Apply lemon juice on the exposed surface of the fruit
Pour about 3-5 tsp (20-30 ml) of lemon juice into a small bowl. Dip a 3–8 cm cake brush into the lemon juice. Next, brush the exposed part of the avocado with lemon juice. Dip the brush back in the lemon juice if needed.
- Lemon juice prevents the appearance of browning on the surface of the avocado.
- If you prefer, you can use vinegar, orange juice, or tomato juice, but the taste of the avocado will change drastically.
Step 3. Return the avocado to its original shape if possible
If you're splitting an avocado in half or quarters, put the pieces together to make one whole avocado. Slightly press the avocado slices before you wrap them to minimize air exposure to the avocado.
Skip this step if the avocado has been cut into pieces or if any of the parts have been eaten. Wrap each piece separately to preserve it
Step 4. Wrap the avocado in plastic wrap to cover it
Take a sheet of plastic wrap (30–50 cm) from the roll. Place the avocado on the edge of the plastic, then wrap the plastic edge around the avocado. Turn the avocado over while continuing to wrap the plastic and pulling it tight, then fold the two ends of the plastic together to seal the avocado.
If you wish, you can use an airtight plastic bag designed for storing food
Step 5. Store avocados in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days
Place the avocado in the refrigerator on an empty shelf. A dedicated fruit rack is an ideal place to keep fruit out of the air, but a regular shelf can also be used if the fruit holder is full. If the avocado is ripe when you cut it, remove it and consume the fruit before 3 days. If the avocado is not ripe when you cut it, check the avocado 3 days later.
Avocados can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days before the fruit begins to rot, although ripe fruit only has a shelf life of 3 to 4 days
Method 4 of 4: Freezing Avocado
Step 1. Place ripe or unripe avocados in the freezer if you don't want to use them yet
Raw or ripe avocados can be frozen if you really want to store them for a long time (although this is not recommended). Avocados don't hold up well when frozen, and they don't thaw evenly. If you really want to enjoy a delicious avocado, use the fruit before you freeze it.
Ripe avocados can be frozen for 3-4 months before the fruit begins to rot. Unripe avocados can be stored frozen for 5 to 6 months
Step 2. Cut the avocado in half and remove the seeds and skin
If you want to freeze an avocado whole, the skin and seeds will change the taste and freshness of the avocado when you thaw it. To prevent this from happening, use a sharp knife to cut the avocado in half. Next, remove the seeds using a spoon or the tip of a knife. Peel the skin of the fruit with your fingers or a kitchen knife.
Tip:
Ripe avocado skin can usually be peeled easily. The skin can be peeled off without requiring much pressure. If the avocado is unripe, you may need to slice the skin with a knife.
Step 3. Apply lemon juice all over the surface of the avocado
Pour about 2-3 tsp (10–20 ml) of lemon juice into a small bowl. Dip a cookie brush into the juice, then brush the brush over the outer surface of the avocado slice. Apply a generous amount of juice to each avocado slice to preserve it while freezing.
Step 4. Wrap the avocado tightly with plastic wrap
Take 2 sheets of plastic wrap that are about 30–50 cm long. Place each piece on the edge of the plastic sheet. Fold the end of the plastic over the avocado slice. After that, roll the avocado slice until it reaches the opposite end of the plastic. Next, fold the two ends of the plastic sheet together until the avocado slices are tightly wrapped.
If you want, you can use an airtight plastic food bag that can be tightly closed. This type of bag is very useful for freezing fruit
Step 5. Store avocados in the freezer for 3 to 6 months
Place the plastic-wrapped avocado in a ziploc plastic bag and release the air by pressing it before you close the bag tightly. After that, put the plastic bag in the freezer. You can store ripe avocados for 3 to 4 months, and unripe avocados for 5-6 months.
