Produce Storage: keep avocado green

Produce Storage: keep avocado green

Produce Storage: keep avocado green

Why do Avocados go brown? Avocados contain enzymes that create a brown pigment when exposed to oxygen. This is why your guacamole looks super unappetizing the day after you make it.

You can avoid Avocados going brown. To avoid sliced avocado from going brown, squirt it with lemon or lime juice - the citric acid will buy you at least another day of green. You can also store sliced avocados in a container with large pieces of onion! The same onion gases that make your eyes burn when you chop up those bad boys will also help prevent oxidation in your avocado. Another option to prevent browning is to keep the pit! Place the pit in the centre of your guacamole or store a half-cut avocado with the pit in place. You can also mash up your avocado, place it in a bowl or container, then cover it with a layer of water! This layer of water protects the avocado from oxygen, and because the avocado is dense, it won’t soak up the water. Just pour it out before eating and add more when you’re done!

I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!

Emma Alexander-Cook.