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How to Store Cut Avocado so it Lasts Longer

By The Bonnie Fig

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.

Choosing the Perfect Avocado

In our guide, we'll show you how to choose suitable avocados and why it's essential to avoid both overripe and underripe avocados.

Maximizing Ripeness

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.

Preventing Browning with Citrus Juice

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.

How to Store Cut Avocado

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.

How to Store Cut Avocado

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.

How to Store Cut Avocado

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.

Check out the full article where we share even more ways to preserve and store your cut avocado! 

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