How to store a cut avocado properly

With the appearance of a variety of exotic products on the shelves of vegetable stores, many housewives are faced with the problem of storing them. Avocado is a perishable fruit, but if you follow the recommendations, you can significantly extend its shelf life, even when the integrity has already been violated.

How to save a cut avocado

Since the fruit contains iron, its pulp in the air quickly oxidizes, begins to darken, and loses its attractive appearance. If a dish requires only a few slices, the rest will quickly deteriorate. There are several ways to keep the fruit fresh and taste good.

At room temperature

This method is suitable when the cut fruit is harvested. keep not for long (1-2 days). To prevent the pulp from darkening, limit the exposure to air as quickly as possible.

Procedure:

1. Lubricate the incision surface with lemon juice.
2. Gently fold the halves together, trying to align the edges of the slices as accurately as possible.
3. Place the fruit in a paper bag or wrap it in paper.
4. If there is only one half, wrap it with cling film so that the polyethylene fits snugly to the surface at the cut.

Putting the avocado in a container of ice water will help, but it will affect the quality - the taste will become watery and the flesh will be less dense.

In a refrigerator

How to store avocados in the refrigerator after cutting? The fruit will lie here, without losing its appetizing appearance, for up to 5-6 days. Most of the variations are related to the fruit's reaction to interactions with other foods.

With lemon

The juice of this citrus prevents pulp oxidation and discoloration. Therefore, before putting the fruit in the refrigerator, thin slices of fresh lemon are placed on the slices, trying to cover the entire surface. For a better fit, cover with plastic or parchment.

With onion

This method has established itself as the most effective: the avocado looks completely fresh for several days and tastes as good as freshly cut.

Reference! Onions release sulfur compounds that work as an excellent natural preservative.

The fruit is placed in the refrigerator along with large pieces of juicy peeled onion. It is best to store in a sealed food container with a well-fitting lid.

With olive oil

This method requires an air-tight container. Half the fruit is brushed with fresh olive oil with a cooking brush. It is important that the oily film covers the entire cut, leaving no space open to air. The fruit is removed to the refrigerator, the container lid is carefully closed.

The lack of seed has a negative effect on the quality of storage. That is why it is advisable to use a half without a bone for food first - so the second part has more chances to stay fresh for several days.

Storing the peeled avocado

Sometimes not all of the fruit can be used, although it has already been completely peeled and even cut into pieces. If you do not allow constant exposure to open air, the slices will be quite suitable for salad in a couple of days.

How much will lie in the refrigerator

Without packaging in a regular plate, the pulp will darken on the second day. The shelf life of the peeled fruit varies:

• in an airtight container with chopped onions added - 6 days;
• in a container with a lid, slices sprinkled with lemon or lime juice will lie for up to 6 days;
• wedges lightly drizzled with oil in a container will not darken for about 5 days;
• in a tight plastic bag with a zip-lock fastener, from which the air was forced out and closed, - no more than 2 days.

If you plan to use the sliced ​​avocado over the next day, save it from oxidation by placing it in a bowl of ice water. The pieces should be covered with a layer of liquid.

Proper storage in the freezer

The freezer will protect fruit preparations intended for use in soups, casseroles and other vegetable dishes from damage. The shelf life of semi-finished products reaches several months. In order not to spoil the taste, it is important to properly prepare the fruit.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Peel, remove the pit.
2. Mash the pulp with a fork or beat with a blender.
3. Place the mass in a container or molds.
4. Drizzle with lemon juice.
5. Place in a freezer.

The storage time for such a workpiece is up to 5 months. If you freeze the pieces instead of mashed potatoes, the period will decrease to 3 months.

Important! The melted pulp is used immediately, adding to smoothies or sauces. Re-freezing is not allowed.

How to keep avocado halves until ripe

Outwardly, it is not always clear how ripe the fruit was chosen. If it turns out to be solid in the cut, it is not necessary to throw it away. There are ways to make the fruit ripe to eat in a couple of days.

Open slices are sprinkled with lemon juice and the halves are folded, pressing firmly against each other. By following the recommendations, it is easy to make the pulp soft and tasty.

Another way:

1. Wrap the halves with cling film.
2. Put them in a paper craft bag.
3. Add a ripe apple there.
4. Close tightly.
5. Put in a cool place at + 18 ... + 24 ° С (for example, on a windowsill).

The apple will release ethylene, which has a positive effect on ripening.

An oven and newspaper will also help solve the problem:

1. The halves are wrapped in newspaper, fixed with thread.
2. Heat the oven slightly on the lowest setting.
3. The bundle is laid out on a baking sheet and left in a warm cabinet, turning off the heating.
4. Put away in a cool place, after 2 days unfold and eat.

If there is absolutely no time and desire to mess around with hard fruit, it is baked in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Conclusion

If the purchase of an avocado was unsuccessful - you come across an unripe avocado, the unripe fruit is left to be used for its intended purpose a little later.

The fruit that has not been eaten completely is not thrown away: cut and even peeled, it will be well preserved in the refrigerator for several days, and when frozen, its beneficial properties and taste will not disappear within 3-5 months.