How to preserve leftover avocados

If you cannot finish the avocado in one go, you should store it well. As long as it is stored properly, it can be kept for 1 to 2 days. For example, you can apply a layer of lemon juice on it and then refrigerate it. It can be kept for 1 to 2 days. When buying avocados, if you want to eat them right away, you should pick some softer ones. If you want to keep them for a while, you can buy some harder avocados.

How to store avocado if you can’t finish it

Cut as much as you need, cover the remaining part with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Before eating it next time, peel off a thin layer of the previous cut part. It will turn black when placed in the refrigerator because avocado has a very high iron content and it will turn into ferric oxide when it comes into contact with air.

Can I still eat avocado if it's soft?

It depends on the hardness and color of the avocado. If the skin turns black and is a little soft when you pinch it lightly, you can eat it as long as there are no soft parts on the avocado.

And if the avocado you just bought feels hard and has a green skin, you can store it for a week. Gradually, the avocado becomes a little soft, but the skin is still green and can be kept for a few days. When the avocado skin turns completely black and no longer feels hard but a little soft, you can start eating it. If left in this condition, the avocado flesh will oxidize and turn black. Don't eat the fruit if it turns black. So you can choose according to your own storage time.

How to choose an avocado

1. If it is very hard, it means it is not cooked and needs to be left for a few days before eating;

2. Very soft, the flesh is overripe, more likely rotten, discard it;

3. It’s neither too soft nor too hard, just the right texture. When you cut it open, the inside is an attractive yellow-green color.

The better avocados are those that are relatively hard, heavy and well-proportioned in appearance.

Kind tips

Generally, avocados are not very big, so it is usually okay to eat one at a time. For those who are not used to eating avocados raw, you can choose to process it. It is very good to squeeze it into juice or make it into milkshakes and salads. Of course, you can also cook it, such as avocado steamed eggs, avocado shrimp, avocado bread, avocado pasta, etc. It has a unique taste and is rich in nutrition. I believe you will like it.