How to Pick Avocado - Tips for buying perfect avocados at the store.

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Learn how to pick an avocado and how to tell if an avocado is ripe with these simple tips.
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HOW TO PICK AN AVOCADO
Our top tip is to make sure the stem is still attached at the top.
Why? Once that stem is removed the avocado is exposed to air and the air gets inside the avocado and causes browning. This is why you sometimes see an avocado have brown flesh inside on the top, but the rest of the avocado is a beautiful green.
Anytime there’s air exposed to the avocado it will cause browning so this tip goes for picking out a ripe avocado or an unripe avocado.
fresh avocados cut in half showing a ripe avocado and overripe avocado
Does this mean you can’t buy any without it? No, but you do run the risk of having some browning on your avocado flesh.
HOW TO PICK A RIPE AVOCADO
A ripe avocado will give in to a little pressure, it will almost feel like a squishy stress ball, but not as soft. It should have a darker green color, whereas an unripe avocado will have a lighter green color.
You do not want to see any dryness or indentations, a dry and hard avocado that is dark green is no longer good.
HOW TO PICK OUT AN UNRIPE AVOCADO
Not everyone needs ripe avocados, so if you need one that isn’t quite ripe yet go for one that is a bright green color and should be very firm.
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@priscillavelazquezs 2 жыл бұрын

“That one was ready, YESTERDAY” lol

@KnowYourProduce 2 жыл бұрын

So sad and so true 😂

@larrymao7759 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, better than several avacado-picking videos on KZfaq!!!

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Texas3808 8 күн бұрын

I grew up in southern California and my grandpa had an avocado tree and I grew up eating these 2-3 times a week. One thing to remember, is when they are ripening at your home, don't let them touch each other. They like to be alone. She is totally right about the stems. I always make sure they have their little thingy on them or I don't buy them. A method of making your avocados ripe quick, fast, and in a jiffy is by burying them in rice. NOTE: Much like produce, uncooked rice contains loads of ethylene gas, which helps push the process along. ENJOY!

@KnowYourProduce 8 күн бұрын

Great tips!! Oh how I wish I had an avocado tree 😍

@rickisabelle4314 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@KnowYourProduce 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😀

@gman3226 Жыл бұрын

New to eating avocado 🥑 thanks for the video 🙏 very well done

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

We hope you're loving avocado just as much as we do! Thanks so much!! 😀

@tomsoccociojr.5776 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip very helpful

@KnowYourProduce 4 ай бұрын

We’re so glad you found it helpful!

@franciscachesca 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpfull, thank you

@KnowYourProduce 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!! :D

@ErrorAcquired Жыл бұрын

Great video thx

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@TheWolfCook 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video

@KnowYourProduce 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@sassy_sasarai4090 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@TauheedSarwar Ай бұрын

Thanks

@KnowYourProduce Ай бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@Kristen242008 Жыл бұрын

I tried avocado once, but based on what you said, I definitely left it too long. It was nasty lol. I have no idea how to pick a good avocado. I'll use your tips, and try to pick a good one again. I want to give avocado 1 more try, since I think I messed up tasting it last time. I just grabbed one, but didn't get to trying it for a little over a week.

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

We hope you like it on the next try! :D

@Kymmie-nt5yy Жыл бұрын

Same with me. I wanted to make some guacamole. It was horrible. I started just buying the already made. With this video, I'm going to try one more time, before I throw in the towel completely 😂.

@billdwyer2522 Ай бұрын

very informative. When if comes to cuisine I don't think the bar should be set at Chipotle though. lol

@KnowYourProduce 29 күн бұрын

Sadly, that’s where most people find out and try guacamole. 🥹

@arthurvalaer5306 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was wondering why otherwise perfect avocadoes were brown at the top.

@KnowYourProduce 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Avocado + air = brown. This is why we always submerge our guacamole in water or use citrus juice to prevent it from browning.

@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

NO MORE WAITING FOR AVOCADOS TO GET RIPE! This is how i do them hard ones! To make them softer! Put them into the micro wave 2 min. If its not soft. Put back another 2 min. I got tried of every day squeezing them roll them around and trying to bruise them.. Hey it worked! The guacamole was darker green >> but hey it worked

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

We have a few ways of making them ripe, but that’s a great tip for quick and easy. Will have to give it a try :-)

@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

@@KnowYourProduce I think you will love it> like i do. Quick, Easy, Plus it last longer, from turning brown and black The Guacamole is a darker green ! but. HEY ITS GREAT 👍👍 i just started doing this Last week, is how i know. I started out 30 second in the micro way, and it wasn't long enough. So just up to 2 min one was just a little soft but yet hard > It WORK GREAT on that 1 for 2 min > Next one was hard as a rock. i put in there for 2 min. Was still hard. Put back another 2 min and it was perfect 👌👌😁😁

@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

@@KnowYourProduce You would think by micro waving them would make them explode or turn BLACK OR BROWN NOPE 😉😉

@KamalKumar-yd7ut 5 ай бұрын

I ❤ Love you

@blkbeauti05 5 ай бұрын

Very ashamed I had to come here 🤣

@KnowYourProduce 5 ай бұрын

Don’t be ashamed 🥹 Now go get those beautiful avocados!! 🥳

@shine1528 2 ай бұрын

Why you are ashamed

@arp5956 Ай бұрын

SAME! 😂

@reallyfegurltv 29 күн бұрын

Lol, I don't feel ashamed I should have came over here alot sooner

@desiredditor 10 ай бұрын

simple to the point will buy one with stem attached

@KnowYourProduce 10 ай бұрын

Yes!

@Bellatutu1927 5 ай бұрын

Is it OK to eat it if There is a brown spot on it? And thank you for the video. It is very informative.

@KnowYourProduce 5 ай бұрын

It depends if it’s just from bruising or oxidation. If most of the avocado is green inside we’ll just mash it together. You can also just scoop that little bit out and discard. If brown because bad, no, I’d toss.

@hobibensaif3084 Жыл бұрын

the video is great, thank you🤍, but should i store the avocado in the fridge or its better to store it out side ?

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And you’re so welcome! Store on the counter if it’s not ripe, but once it’s ripe store it in the fridge :)

@N2JokerTV 2 ай бұрын

You're a life saver. Marry me. Have a good day.

@KnowYourProduce 2 ай бұрын

Happy we could help! 😃

@qapqan9437 Жыл бұрын

i just had to show this video to my boyfriend because i’ve been craving avocados and he keeps getting me the brownest stringiest and hardest avocados 😭🤦🏻‍♀️

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

Oh no, stringy avocados are the worst 😰 Happy avocado picking!!

@aslazas Жыл бұрын

What about when avocados looks ripe but they never seem to get ripe enough to eat….ie rubbery one. I’ve heard it has to do with when they are picked and if picked too soon they may never ripen. Is there a way to avoid these at the store. I’ve wasted so much money buying these.😢

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

This is why I usually only go for avocado from Mexico 😥 For some reason whenever we get them from Peru they're a hit or a huge miss. They can often be watery, rubbery, and just unpleasant. I love it creamy and soft. My top picks for brands are Mission or Avocados from Mexico.

@FlyinHawaiian808 6 ай бұрын

I know I’m so frustrated I live in a house with carpet very humid or idk so iratating they don’t ripen while also going bad help!!!!

@tsizzle 10 ай бұрын

Lately, all the avocados I’ve gotten from Aldi are from South America, like from Peru or Colombia. For some reason, even though they’re ripe, they’re all rubbery and not creamy? Is that just how South American avocados are?

@KnowYourProduce 10 ай бұрын

For the most part, yes! I won’t buy any unless they’re from Mexico.

@3dFirefly Жыл бұрын

If you cut open an Avocado too soon and its not ready yet, then what options do we have? or is it wasted.

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

Ideally, wait for it to ripen. Or you can do it like Chipotle does and mash it with some ripe ones 😂 Sometimes you can refrigerate it to allow it to ripen, but it depends on how underripe the avocado is though.

@CherryCaraTt Жыл бұрын

My avocado I'd green but has brown spots here & there is it ok? To consume after it turns dark brown in colour

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

Without actually seeing your actual avocado I cannot tell you whether it would be safe to consume or not. If an avocado is exposed to air it will cause oxidation causing it to become brown. An avocado can spoil.

@CherryCaraTt Жыл бұрын

@@KnowYourProduce ooe okay I'll wait for it to ripe it's like a stone 😅. And then check this was my first avocado someone gave it to me let's see. Also a big big thank u u cleared almost every doubt now whenever I'll pick an avocado ik what to check a big thank u💜💜💜💜

@heavenly_haori1725 27 күн бұрын

Thanks I’m always cursed with mushy yellow or pale green avocados.

@KnowYourProduce 27 күн бұрын

Happy avocado hunting 🥳

@purityandplants 11 ай бұрын

“They’re doing it at Chipotle” 😂😂😂

@KnowYourProduce 10 ай бұрын

😅

@oceanblue888 Жыл бұрын

Is there any way to tell if the avocado has a small or big seed inside?

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

A longer avocado typically has a smaller seed whereas a rounder and shorter avocado has a larger one.

@aswathi3943 Жыл бұрын

I love avocados and it’s impossible for me to find a perfect one. Rip to all the avocados I bought

@KnowYourProduce Жыл бұрын

We hope you find some good ones now! 🥳

@purityandplants 11 ай бұрын

My store only had rock hard avocados. How can I ripen them quickly or do I just need to wait?

@KnowYourProduce 10 ай бұрын

Some do it in the microwave or even the oven but I much rather just place on the counter for 2-3 days. You can also place in a brown bag with a banana. Just make sure you check them as they can get ripe and then overripe quickly.

@Lezielcisneros08 Ай бұрын

Every time I buy abucao.. I hate soo much.. Not good.. And I don't like... I want plane ang grenn.. I don't like they have a small block!! How to check if good or not?

@KnowYourProduce Ай бұрын

This video will walk you through how to pick out a good Hass avocado. I’m not sure what you mean by block?