Yahoo News ‘Best’ way to store avocados that keeps them fresh for ‘up to three months’
Avocados are one of the most popular foods around, as they work with so many different meals. But one of the worst things about them is how quickly they can go bad before you get the chance to enjoy them.
There's nothing worse than cutting into an avocado only to find it's gone all brown on the inside - so if you're looking for a way to make them last 'months', then one simple storage tip could help.
The trick was shared on Instagram by Bethany, also known as @lilsipper, who often shares helpful food hacks to make your fresh produce last longer and minimise any waste. Boasting more than 1.3 million followers, Bethany's advice is hugely popular - with many people keen to try out her avocado hack.
In a recent video, she showed off a freshly peeled avocado, explaining how it was actually three months old but had kept its vibrant green colour thanks to a nifty storage tip. She said: "This is a trick I do when I have too many ripe avocados at once."
If you're not going to eat your ripe avocado but don't want it going to waste, all you need to do is pop it in the freezer - which is said to help the fruit last 'months'.
Bethany added: "When you're ready to use, just run them under hot water and sit them on the counter for a few minutes and you're good to go. Enjoy!"
Further explaining in the caption, she said: "The reason I even tried this was because back in 2020 lockdown, I had a bunch of ripe avocados and I didn’t want to waste them, nor go to the grocery store multiple times unless absolutely necessary....and it worked so well! Four years later it’s still a staple hack in my home and it will be in yours too!"
In the video's comments, people thanked Bethany for her tip with many suggesting their own ways to keep avocados fresh. Some highlighted that this tip worked particularly well if you're using avocados to blend up into smoothies or ice cream.
One person said: "Never thought about freezing an avocado!" Another said: "I've been doing this for many years."
A third said: "Best hack I've ever seen." Another said: "Submerge ripe avo in a container with water and leave in the fridge. Lasts weeks."
However, some said that the trick hadn't worked for them - so you may need to try it for yourself to see if it's effective.
