How to Pick a Perfectly Ripe Avocado and Prevent It from Browning
Master the gentle stem-cap test to identify creamy ripeness, plus the airtight water storage trick to keep sliced halves emerald green.
Never Open a Brown, Stringy Avocado Again
Few grocery experiences are as disappointing as cutting open an avocado only to find black bruises and overripe fibers. Fortunately, identifying perfect ripeness is easy once you know what to check.
The Stem-Cap Test
Gently flick off the tiny brown stem at the top of the fruit. If the cavity underneath is bright vibrant green, the avocado is at peak ripeness! If it is brown, it is overripe; if it resists removal, it needs another 2 days on the countertop.
How to Store Cut Avocado
Brush the exposed green flesh with cold-pressed olive oil or lemon juice, place a slice of red onion alongside in an airtight container. Onion vapors contain sulfur compounds that slow down polyphenol oxidase oxidation!
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