Tips on How to Preserve Avocado

Avocado is beneficial for our health due to its multiple properties . However, once it has been opened, it cannot be left in the fridge as usual.

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When you want to preserve an avocado, you must check if the fruit is whole, if it is cut, peeled, chopped and if it still has its seed or not. Furthermore, you must evaluate the maturity level of the same; this way you will know which method is most effective to preserve the avocado.

How to Preserve a Whole Ripe Avocado

1. The first thing you should do is find a plastic bag and then put the whole avocado inside. Make sure to get all the air out of the bag and seal it well when finished.
2. Later, you will have to refrigerate the avocado to slow down its ripening process. Keep in mind that the idea is to place it in the lowest part of the refrigerator; If you try to keep a ripe avocado at room temperature, it will spoil faster.
3. This method will help the fruit to decompose slowly, but don't let it sit there for more than 4 days. It is advisable to check it daily to know what state it is in. If you notice that it is getting very soft, it is best to eat it that same day.

How to Preserve a Cut Avocado

1. Take each part of the cut avocado after removing the pit or seed and, with a brush or brush, apply a layer of lemon juice over the pulp. This will help prevent the avocado's oxidation process.
2. Next, take the cut parts of the avocado and wrap them in the transparent plastic vacuum-packed paper.
3. To further increase the shelf life, leave the avocado in the fridge. If you leave it out of the refrigerator, the fruit will break down even faster.
4. Finally, check each part of the avocado daily, without removing the plastic, to make sure that the fruit is still in good condition.

Freezing an avocado, especially if it is ripe, is one of the most efficient strategies to keep it for a long time. Here is a step-by-step procedure to follow.

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1. The first thing to do is cut the fruit in half. Next, remove the pit from the avocado.
2. Next, peel the avocado and use a spoon to remove all the pulp from inside.
3. Pour the pulp into a blender and blend it until it is completely pureed. While you carry out the process, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to reduce the oxidation of the fruit; blending the avocado is essential so that it does not lose its flavor and texture after freezing.
4. The next step will be to place the avocado puree in a bowl with a tight lid. Proceed to seal the bowl well.
5. As a final step, you will have to take the bowl with the pureed avocado to the freezer. This method is perfect if you want the fruit to be kept in perfect condition for 4 or 5 months without losing its properties.

The major reason why guacamole must be well preserved is due to the variety of components; otherwise, the decomposition of the fruit would be expedited because each ingredient has different oxidation processes. These are the ingredients used to make guacamole.

• 1 avocado
• Half lemon
• An onion
• 2 chili peppers or peppers
• 4 cloves of garlic
• Coriander to taste
• Salt
• 1 tomato

If you wonder how to preserve guacamole, you should follow the steps that we propose below

1. Once you have the guacamole prepared, you should find a bowl and pour it there. Make sure the bowl is airtight.
2. If the container doesn't have a lid, you can always seal it with clear plastic wrap. You need to press the plastic against the guacamole to minimize the amount of oxygen inside the container.
3. As a final step, take it to the freezer and ... that's it!

Adapted and translated by The Cop Cart Staff

Sources: Uncomo