How to handle avocados with care
Treat your avocados right, and they’ll reward you with creamy goodness. Here’s how to keep your avocados happy in the kitchen, reduce waste and maintain their quality.
1. Inspect on delivery
- Firm avocados? They’re unripe and good for room temperature storage.
- Inspect the quality to decide what dish they are suitable for e.g. set aside bruised for dressings.
2. Store Smartly
- Temperature is everything: Store ripe avocados in the fridge and firm avocados at room temperature.
- Tip: Need to speed up ripening? Store avocados with tropical fruits like bananas and mangoes.
3. Prevent Damage
- No stacks allowed: Don’t pile boxes or trays on top of one another, as this can cause bruising.
- Gentle handling: Always lift and handle avocados with care - no tossing or squeezing!
Pro Tip: Always use the ripe fruit first to minimise waste.
