How to store avocados

Have you ever found yourself with a ripe avocado, only to realize it’s too much for a single meal? Perhaps you’ve purchased a few too many at the market, and you’re unsure how to store them without them turning brown or mushy. Whether it’s for meal prepping or simply saving leftovers, knowing how to store avocados can help you enjoy this creamy fruit at its best. Here’s a straightforward method to keep your avocados fresh and delicious.

To store avocados, keep whole unripe avocados at room temperature until they ripen. Once ripe, you can store them in the refrigerator to slow down the ripening process. If you’ve cut an avocado, sprinkle the flesh with lemon or lime juice, cover it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it.