HOW TO: Select a Ripe Avocado
Please stop squeezing avocados, simply brush or flick the stem instead. Squeezing avocados will result in dark bruises that can make it inedible.
HOW TO: Select a Ripe Avocado
Gently brush or flick the stem of the avocado . . .
Stem doesn’t budge: the avocado is still too green to consume
It should be ready to eat in 2 to 5 days: store at room temperature and check stem daily
Be careful not to force the stem off, applying excessive pressure will remove the stem but it won’t make the avocado any more ripe
Stem removes easily & fruit is green under the stem: the avocado is perfectly ripe and ready to enjoy
Eat it today or tomorrow
It is recommended to store a perfectly ripe avocado in the refrigerator after it has ripened
Stem easily flicks off & fruit inside is darkly colored: the avocado is past it’s prime
Avoid the avocado, most likely it has rotted
Note: exterior color doesn’t always indicate ripeness. A ripe avocado may appear bright green or almost a purplish black. It’s best to simply brush or flick the stem to identify the perfect avocado.
Brenda’s tips:
Enjoy perfectly ripe avocados sprinkled with a little salt, or in these recipes:
