Avocados are a firm fixture on many people's weekly shopping lists, as they're packed with healthy fats and make a delicious addition to your breakfast. But one drawback is that they often don't stay fresh and ready to eat for very long. It can be difficult to know when an avocado is ripe enough to slice into and eat, and if you're only having half, the other side can quickly turn brown and mushy - which is never pleasant.
Even when keeping them in the fridge, this can still happen, leading to unwanted food waste. But experts now say there's a way to 'double' the lifespan of your avocados and keep them fresh for much longer, so you don't need to throw them out. Karl Graham, a food storage expert at Click Storage , says this simple process uses scientific reactions to preserve the inside of the avocado.
He commented: "Only a few materials are needed to extend its life and continue enjoying this delicious fruit, all while absorbing its healthy benefits." How to keep avocados fresh Allow your avocados to ripen on the counter at room temperature. You can tell an avocado is ripe when it yields slightly to gentle pressure.
Karl added: "If the stem of the avocado can be easily removed from the top of the avocado and the flesh underneath is green, it’s ripe." Once ripe, cut the avocados in half and lightly brush the flesh of the avocado with lime or lemon juice. Citrus juice contains citric acid, which helps to slow down the oxidation process that causes avocados to turn brown.
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