How to Tell if an Avocado is Bad

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Look at the outer skin of the avocado.. Check the color.. Hold the avocado in your hand and apply gentle pressure.

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1

Look at the outer skin of the avocado.

Step 1

Look at the outer skin of the avocado.

2

Check the color.

Step 2

Check the color.

3

Hold the avocado in your hand and apply gentle pressure.

Step 3

Hold the avocado in your hand and apply gentle pressure.

4

Using the stem of the avocado to check for ripeness.

Step 4

Using the stem of the avocado to check for ripeness.

5

Cut the avocado open.

Step 5

Cut the avocado open.

6

Taste the avocado.

Step 6

Taste the avocado.

7

Avoid overripe avocados by storing them correctly.

Step 7

Avoid overripe avocados by storing them correctly.

8

Store cut avocados to preserve freshness.

Step 8

Store cut avocados to preserve freshness.

9

Freeze avocado to avoid waste.

Step 9

Freeze avocado to avoid waste.

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