How to store an avocado at home to prevent spoilage

In fridge

Most sources do not recommend storing avocados in the refrigerator. This is partly correct. Only it is not specified that unripe avocados cannot be stored. Because the cold prevents the fetus from ripening normally. But the fully ripe fruit feels great on the shelf of the kitchen unit. Moreover, there are several options to save an already cut avocado.

1. With onion. Oddly enough, but the longest fruit is stored in onion vapors. It does not darken, it does not become watery. You just need to cut a large onion to the bottom of the container, and put half an avocado on top. In a tightly closed container, the fruit is stored for up to 7 days without signs of deterioration.
2. With lemon juice. Cut avocado can be stored for almost 6 days if you brush the surface with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Naturally in a closed container.
3. With olive oil. The flesh of the avocado will not darken, and the fruit itself will not deteriorate for 5 days if the cut is thoroughly lubricated with good olive oil. Don't forget the container with a lid.
4. In a vacuum bag. There are special bags for storing perishable food. They create a kind of vacuum. In such an environment, avocados can be stored for up to 4 days. Unfortunately, it is impossible to physically completely remove oxygen from such a bag, so the pulp will gradually darken.
5. In water. Some people simply submerge half of the fruit in cold water and leave it in the refrigerator. But already on the 2nd day, such a fruit darkens. By the way, he remarkably absorbs this very water, which has a very negative effect on the taste. The pulp becomes an ordinary smear, and even an unpleasant brown shade.

As you can see, sliced ​​avocado and onion have the longest shelf life. By the way, over time, the pulp does not lose its taste, aroma and density. And it doesn't start to smell like a raw onion.

When is it time to take the avocado out of the fridge? As soon as the first darkish stripes appeared on the pulp and small droplets of juice on the cut. This is a signal - the avocado should be eaten immediately, or sent to the salad. Because it is fully ripe and has even begun to ripen. If this is not done, after a couple of days, half of the fruit may turn out to be inedible, lethargic and loose.

Advice. To keep the cut avocado longer and fresh, do not remove the pit from the remaining half.

Also, the whole avocado is very well preserved in the refrigerator. For this, only ripe fruits are chosen. All you need is a paper bag. It is in such a package that the avocado feels great in the compartment for vegetables and fruits. But plastic containers and plastic bags are not very suitable for storing a whole avocado in the refrigerator. The fruit can simply "suffocate" and spoil in a matter of hours.

Ways to store ripe fruits at home

There are many ways to preserve the exotic at this time. But they choose it depending on further use and on how tight the deadline is.

Cut

There are dishes that do not require storing the plant as a whole, which means there are ways to save space and arrange the product on different shelves. After any fruit is pruned, oxidation occurs and the flesh darkens. To prevent this from happening, the cut avocado is wiped with lemon juice, which slows down this process. The natural color is also preserved.

Onion substrate

A good way is also storage with onions, which slows down the oxidation processes. It is suitable because the fruit does not absorb its smell and is well stored in the refrigerator. Usually, the onion is placed on the bottom of the avocado container.

Lemon juice

After the avocado is cut, it is rubbed with lemon juice, which prevents the product from quickly deteriorating. This way the fruit will stop darkening and will be able to stay in the refrigerator for longer.

Olive oil

Sometimes olive oil is used, which also protects the avocado from the air with a thin film. This method will help keep the avocado for a maximum of 2-3 days.

Vacuum bags

You can pack the avocado in a vacuum bag or container to protect the product from oxygen exposure. Before closing such a bag, air is squeezed out of it and tightly tied or twisted.

Cold water

In another case, the avocado is placed in a container of water and sent to the refrigerator. But there are also disadvantages to this method. The product becomes soft and loses its taste and aroma... But the pulp will not darken.

In the freezer

In the freezer, the avocado will be influenced by the lower temperatures. Freeze it immediately after purchase. But it is not kept there fresh. The fruit is either diced or mashed. A frozen specimen does not retain its shape, so the second method is most suitable.

First it is washed, peeled and cut into small cubes. Then they are processed into mashed potatoes with a blender or other apparatus. For such a product to be stored longer, lemon juice is added to it. Then the puree is put into a container, hermetically sealed and packed, and later sent to the freezer.

Ripe avocados are stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, after which they begin to deteriorate. For storage in the refrigerator, vacuum bags or bags with locks are used. Store in special compartments for fruits and vegetables. Then the shelf life will be 6-7 days.

How to help ripen

Many people want to speed up the ripening process of avocados, especially when an unripe fruit is caught. There are special methods for this.

Heating in the oven

An increase in temperature and interaction with warm air will trigger these processes. This method does not take much time and effort. First, the avocado is pierced in several places with a fork, then put in the oven. Leave there for half a minute or for a minute, depending on the hardness of the avocado.

Using the microwave

The avocado is washed, dried, pierced in several places with a fork and placed in the microwave. The fruit is left there for 30 seconds. Check if the fruit has become soft. If it remains the same solid, the procedure is repeated again.

In a paper bag

You can wrap the avocado in a paper bag. This will speed up the ripening processes. The main thing is to keep the air inside. Also put apples, tomatoes in the bag, which will stimulate the avocado to ripen. Such fruits and vegetables produce ethylene, which aids in ripening. This gas is also found in other fruits and vegetables.

It is important not to overdo it over time, otherwise the product will quickly deteriorate.

In the newspaper

This method is similar to the previous one. But here the newspaper is wrapped around the fruit. Pack it carefully and leave to lie down. At the same time, the air temperature is maintained at around 18-24 degrees, not more. Due to the interaction with air and ethylene, the avocado will ripen faster.

In foil

The fruit is wrapped in foil and left to lie down for a while. After it is checked for hardness. If the peel and pulp have become softer, then the avocado is immediately eaten or used for culinary purposes.

With boiling water

This method is the most popular and does not require additional resources. Only green avocados can be put in boiling water, because black ones become bitter. Boil water, then let it cool to 75 degrees. Peel the avocado and cut it in half. The bones are removed, and the pulp is cut into small bars. The product is spread on several layers of gauze and immersed in water. Keep the sliced ​​avocado in there for 2-3 minutes. Then they take out and squeeze out the excess water, which the gauze has soaked in.

Steps

Method 1 of 2:

Avocado puree

1. 1

   Choose a very ripe avocado.

2. 2

   Wash the avocados to be frozen.

3. 3

   Peel each avocado. To skin an avocado, cut it in half around the pit. Turn the halves apart to reveal the avocado. Use a teaspoon to remove the bone.

4. 4

   Puree the avocado.

   If you don't have the opportunity to puree the avocado, mash it with a fork until it is as homogeneous as possible.

   Install your food processor. Put an avocado in it; for every two fruits, add a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice. Turn on the food processor and purée to a consistency.

5. 5

   Place the mashed avocados in an airtight container. Leave some space between the puree and the lid.

6. 6

   Place a date label on the container. When frozen, avocados are stored for 5-6 months.

7. 7

   Consume.

   To defrost, leave the container in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours before use to achieve gradual thawing. If you can't wait that long, place the container in a bowl and fill it with cold water.

   After freezing, avocado puree is great for making sauces (in particular guacamole), soups, salads, sandwiches or pita rolls, as well as for icing with avocado.

Method 2 of 2:

Easy way

Avocados frozen this way will not taste as good as fresh ones and will not last as well as when mashed. However, this is a fairly quick and practical way to freeze avocados for future use for various dishes or baked goods.

1. 1

   Cut ripe avocados in half. Wrap with foil or cling film.

2. 2

   Place each half in the freezer.

3. 3

   When the avocado is frozen, place each frozen half in a zip bag. Put a sticker on the bag and put the current date.

4. 4

   To defrost, place the avocado in room temperature for an hour or in the microwave on defrost setting (or lower) for a minute or so. The resulting mass is suitable for making guacamole, chocolate pudding, baking dough, etc.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Advice

• In general, avocados cannot be frozen - they will become soft and begin to rot. Pieces or slices won't work either - the avocado needs to be brought to a gruel or puree consistency.
• You can use white vinegar instead of lemon or lime juice. Juice or vinegar will keep the avocado from browning.

• Kitchen knife or fruit knife and chopping board
• Food processor
• Sealed container (or zip-lock bag)
• Label maker (or stickers + marker)

Preventing mold

Pineapple may become moldy during long-term storage. The risk of this problem increases in a room with high air humidity and temperatures above +11 degrees. Therefore, the ripe fruit should be kept in the refrigerator, adhering to the optimal parameters of humidity and temperature. For prevention, the fetus should be examined regularly. The appearance of the first signs of plaque requires appropriate measures. In this case, the fruit must be peeled, cut and eaten. It is also permissible to freeze it.

It is not recommended to keep unripe pineapple in the refrigerator. In this case, the likelihood of mold formation increases significantly. Also, the fruit should not be wrapped in plastic. This will also lead to the appearance of plaque. Compliance with the storage conditions for pineapple will help it stay ripe for a long time. However, experts advise against storing this fruit for more than 1-1.5 weeks. Therefore, it is not recommended to buy it for future use.

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Method number 1

It is best to puree the peeled fruits in a blender and add a teaspoon of lemon juice to preserve the pistachio color. Divide the puree into sealed containers or bags, and then freeze. You can use an ice cube tray to empty the convenient portioned cubes into one container afterwards.

Puree is great for adding to smoothies, making cosmetics and making delicious sandwiches. This "oil" is several times less high in calories, but not inferior in taste.

Method number 2

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This method has its drawbacks. Someone notes that frozen avocado (in chunks) loses its pleasant consistency. But such a blank is better suited for the further preparation of guacamole: a kind of sorbet is obtained from unfrozen avocados.

You can also bake an avocado, cook scrambled eggs in its halves, add to salads and eat just like that. Delicate nutty taste and creamy consistency eventually conquer even those who haven't tasted this fruit the first time.

Avocado should not be frozen whole - it will be much better preserved in the form of slices or puree. Shelf life at home ranges from four to six months.

Freezing slices

Cut the avocado in half and peel. Cut the halves into smaller wedges and sprinkle them with citric acid or white vinegar to prevent the flesh from browning, which quickly oxidizes due to its iron content. Next, wrap the slices in plastic wrap or place them in a hermetically sealed container so that they do not come into contact with oxygen.

Freeze in the form of puree

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The longest way to preserve the fruit is to freeze it. Moreover, this method allows you to preserve the maximum amount of beneficial properties of the fruit (vitamins and valuable trace elements).

The main advantage of this method is the increased storage duration. If the avocado is frozen at a temperature of -18 ° C (standard for a modern freezer), then the fruit can be stored for up to six months.

However, the fruit should first be prepared for freezing:

• cut off the skin;
• remove the bone;
• cut into slices and place in a hermetically sealed container, plastic bag or film for food.

Defrosting, and then trying to re-freeze the avocado is absolutely impossible, because when the temperature rises, the oxidation process starts. Therefore, re-freezing degrades the taste and consistency of the pulp.

Steps for making mashed avocado:

• wash, peel and cut the fruit into pieces;
• put in a blender and chop;
• then add 1 tbsp. lemon juice (you can lime) and beat again;
• the mass should be put into the container not to the very top, because when frozen, it expands slightly in volume.

This method helps to preserve vitamins and minerals in the maximum amount, and after defrosting, cooking will take less time. However, you should be aware that the thawed puree must be used quickly: when the oxidation processes start, the appearance of the mass immediately deteriorates.

For avocados, these periods are at different times, with the refrigerator being the best storage place:

• ripe fruit is stored for no more than 2-3 days;
• peeled fruit - 24 hours;
• unripe fruit can retain its taste, gradually ripening over 10-14 days at room temperature;
• avocados are kept frozen for the longest time in the freezer - up to 6 months.

From all of the above, we can conclude that there are many ways to store an alligator pear and, subject to simple rules, they are available for any housewife. Therefore, when buying fruits, you should immediately decide for what purposes they will be used: ripe ones are best eaten immediately, and unripe ones (whose peel does not crumble when pressed with fingers) can be used as they ripen for 1-2 weeks.Moreover, during this time they retain an appetizing appearance and tasty pulp.

Well, for those who like to prepare sauces with avocado, it is recommended to use the longest storage method - freezing fruits in the form of pieces or puree for up to 5-6 months. The listed methods and recommendations will allow you to feast on your favorite tropical fruit throughout the year.

Requirements for the fruit for long-term storage

It is permissible to store only ripe fruits without damage. There are a number of characteristics to consider when choosing a fruit.

Scent

Quality pineapple has a distinct fruity aroma. Overripe fruits have a too bright and rich smell. At the same time, greens have almost no aroma.

3> Leaves

In an unripe fruit, the leaves do not separate. Moreover, in overripe pineapple, they are yellow and dry. The foliage of a quality ripe fruit is easy to remove, but retains its bright green color.

Pulp color

A ripe fruit has a rich yellow pulp. It is uniform. The lower the degree of maturity, the more pale the pulp turns out. Overripe and spoiled fruits have a watery structure and are covered with dark spots.

How to preserve ripe fruits

When thinking about how to properly store avocados, many housewives remember about the refrigerator. Of course, ripe fruits must be placed in it. But here, too, there are some nuances. If the exotic fruit is whole, then it is recommended to wrap it in cling film or put it in a container, you can use a plastic bag with a fastener. The main thing is to reduce the contact of the fetus with air. Its shelf life in this case will be 2-3 days.

If the fruit is cut, then you need to create conditions so that the avocado does not darken. There are several techniques:

1. You can brush the avocado halves with lemon or lime juice, apple cider vinegar, or wine vinegar and place in a plastic container. This will help stop the oxidation process and prevent the fruit's flesh from browning. It is best to connect the cut halves and wrap tightly with cling film. These activities will help ensure the safety of the fruit for 6 days.
2. By greasing the cut fruit with olive oil and placing it in a container, you can store it in the refrigerator for 5 days.
3. If you chop the onion coarsely and put it on the bottom of the container, and place half an avocado on top, then the fruit can be stored under a tightly closed lid for at least 7 days. In addition, the fruit will not be saturated with the smell of onions, but will retain its unique aroma.
4. By placing the fruit in a vacuum bag, you can increase its shelf life up to 4 days. But since in any case it will not be possible to completely remove air from the bag, then the cut of the fruit will gradually darken.
5. Some housewives prefer to keep the cut avocado in water, simply by placing the halves of the fruit in it. But the shelf life with this storage method is very short - only 2 days. In addition, avocado absorbs water, which adversely affects its taste.

Remember to check the ripeness of the fruit every day. If it has become much softer, and the fossa formed when pressing on it does not level out, then it is imperative to use the fruit for food in the near future.

In addition to the refrigerator, Perseus American can be stored in the freezer. To freeze the fruit, you need to wash it and peel it. From the pulp, it is best to make mashed potatoes with a blender, in which you should definitely add lemon or lime juice at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. for one fruit. This will prevent the product from oxidizing. The resulting mass should be folded into a container or plastic bag. In this way, you can freeze fruits for future use, since the shelf life of mashed potatoes is at least 6 months.

The beneficial and harmful properties of avocado

For our cuisine, avocado is an unknown fruit. And not everyone knows how positively its use affects the body. For example, I have never heard of the benefits of avocado before.Therefore, I decided to investigate this issue on my own. Among the advantages, she highlighted the following points:

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p> The beneficial properties of the fruit are best manifested when consumed fresh. After heat treatment, it acquires bitterness.

Among the negative points, she singled out the following:

• In an immature form, it promotes the accumulation of fluid in the body. May cause nausea, vomiting, and choking. So buy only fully ripe fruit for consumption.
• It also contains a monosaccharide that inhibits insulin production and suppresses liver function. With unrestricted consumption, a person may experience hyperglycemia.
• Contraindicated for allergies and individual intolerance to the product.

If you use the fruit in moderation, then there will be no negative impact. The daily dose for an adult is not more than 150 g.

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Exotic Guest Benefits

The benefits of avocado have been talked about for a long time. It includes:

1. Vitamins - A, C, D, E, K, group B.
2. Minerals - calcium, potassium, magnesium, fluorine, copper, iron.
3. Fats that are very easily absorbed by the body.
4. It contains only 1.5% sugar. Therefore, it is recommended to eat it for people with diabetes.

This fruit is eaten only fresh, so the nutrients it contains are not destroyed by high temperatures. It is recommended for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, for constipation, anemia, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The only contraindication for eating American Persea is the presence of an allergic reaction. In addition, it is not advisable for nursing women to eat avocados, as this can lead to digestive upset in infants.

In any case, this exotic fruit brings more benefits than harm. Therefore, when buying avocados on the market, housewives often do not count and buy more fruits than they need. Or they can buy a not quite ripe fruit that is not suitable for making salads. In this case, the problem arises of how and where to store avocados at home.

Useful Tips

1. Purchase bright green fruits for long-term storage. They last the longest. On the other hand, fruits with a dark green skin tone should be eaten as soon as possible. This is an indicator of the full ripeness of the avocado.
2. Even a whole fruit with an intact skin tends to quickly evaporate internal moisture. To prevent the fruit from withering ahead of time when stored without a refrigerator, try to limit access to sunlight. In the dark and under suitable temperature conditions, the alligator pear can be stored well for up to 13 days.
3. Do not store avocados with any other fruit. The fact is that most of them release ethylene, which significantly accelerates the ripening of avocados. As a result, the fruit can overripe and begin to rot even in the refrigerator.
4. Always keep the avocado halves cut straight up. This will prevent the loss of the delicious juice, and prevent the fruit from withering too early.
5. On the basis of mashed avocado pulp, a delicious thick sauce is prepared. It can also be stored in the freezer for up to 5 months. Only by all means in an airtight container or a special bag for freezing. Otherwise, the sauce will become saturated with freezer odors and become smelly and inedible.
6. Some sources recommend that you simply fold the cut avocado in halves, wrap it tightly with cling film and put it in the refrigerator. We do not recommend doing this, because a whole avocado will live much longer than a cut one.If for some reason you had to do this, then still lubricate the slices with lemon juice or even apple cider vinegar. No, the shelf life will not increase from this, but then at least the pulp will not darken.

Now you know all the ways to properly store avocados. And you will definitely choose a method to protect the fruit from premature spoilage. Better not store it, but eat it right away. Because this fruit is very tasty.