Store Avocados The Right Way Using 5 Key Tips

By Devi Poojari

June 21, 2024

The buttery green fruit, which is loaded with good fats can be tricky to store – for when ripe, it perishes almost immediately if not stored or consumed. Tap to see some handy ways in which you can preserve the freshness of the avocado for longer, and enjoy it in your meals.

TIMING

Choose avocados that are ripe if you plan to use them within a day or two.

REFRIGERATION

Once avocados are ripe and ready to eat, you can slow down their ripening process by storing them in the refrigerator.

STORE CUT AVOCADO

If you've cut into an avocado and want to store the unused portion, keep the pit in the half you aren't using and sprinkle the exposed flesh with lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.

FREEZING

Place mashed avocado into an air-tight container or freezer bag, and store for up to 3 months.

RAW TO RIPE

Speed up the ripening process, place avocados in a paper bag with a banana or apple.