✅ To ripen faster: Place unripe avocados in a paper bag with a banana or apple. The natural ethylene gas helps them ripen in 1–2 days.
✅ To slow down ripening: Store ripe avocados in the fridge — the cool temperature will keep them fresh for several extra days.
✅ Storing cut avocados: Brush the exposed surface with lemon juice or olive oil, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to prevent browning.
✅ Freeze for later: You can mash ripe avocados with a bit of lime juice and freeze them in portions for smoothies, dips, or spreads.
The Bottom Line
You no longer have to guess whether your avocado is good or bad — the stem tells the story!
So next time you’re in the produce aisle, skip the squeeze test and simply pop off the little stem cap. That tiny trick can save you from disappointment and help you choose the perfect avocado every single time.
Because let’s face it — there’s nothing more satisfying than slicing into a perfectly green, creamy avocado that’s just right for your toast, salad, or guacamole.
