Are you tired of watching your avocados turn from vibrant green to an unappetizing shade of brown? You're not alone.
In this article, we'll show you how to store cut avocado to maintain its deliciousness.
With the growing popularity of avocados and dishes like avocado toast, chefs and home cooks alike are finding inventive ways to incorporate this versatile fruit into both sweet and savory dishes.
The ripening process is primarily influenced by temperature and time. Placing uncut avocados in a warm,
room temperature
environment, like a kitchen counter or a paper bag, speeds up the process.
An effective method to keep your avocados
fresh and creamy is to use a citrus juice like lemon or lime juice.
The natural acidity of lemon juice helps slow down the enzymatic
browning process and preserves the vibrant
green avocado flesh.
Refrigeration with Citrus: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to any exposed area of the avocado. Place the cut avocado in an air-tight container cut-side down or wrap it in
plastic wrap, ensuring
direct contact between the wrap and the
exposed flesh. Refrigerate promptly.
Onion Method: Store the cut avocado with half of a chopped onion. The sulfur compounds in onions can help delay the
browning process. Place the avocado in an airtight container
with the onion or wrap both together in cling wrap before refrigerating.
Coating with Oil: Lightly brush the cut surface of the avocado with a thin layer of olive oil. This forms a protective layer, minimizing exposure to air and slowing down oxidation. Wrap the avocado tightly or store it avocado cut-side down in an airtight container before refrigerating.