How to properly store avocados so they don't darken: some quick tips

If you're lucky enough to have a ripe avocado, you've probably noticed that it tends to darken quickly after cutting. If you can't eat the fruit in one go, there are some tricks that will help you keep the color of the avocado as long as possible.

The FoodOboz editorial team has gathered information and will tell you why avocados darken quickly and how to keep them green.

There is a simple answer to the question of why avocados darken quickly: the flesh of the fruit comes into contact with oxygen, resulting in the formation of dark brown compounds.

How to keep avocados green

Lemon juice

Just squeeze a few drops of juice and spread it evenly on the surface of the avocado.

Olive oil

Just like in the previous case, a small amount of oil should be evenly distributed on the surface of the fruit. It will create an oil barrier between the avocado and the air.

Refrigerator

Avocados should be stored in a cold place in a container.

The other half of the avocado

To do this, cover the whole avocado half with the one that has already been used. But it's worth noting that this method is not as effective as the previous ones.