Avocados stay fresh for 30 days without browning with food expert’s clever 2-minute trick

Many avocado lovers feel the pain of slicing into their breakfast favourite, only to be met with a browned and spoiled interior. Avocados will spoil fast if they are not stored correctly. While many opt for the water storage method, this is a big no-no.

Chef Amy Lynn Cross, the expert behind The Cross Legacy, has debunked the viral avocado food storage hack that suggests submerging the fruit in water to extend freshness. Rather than keeping them ripe, this method might actually breed bacteria that spoil the fruit . Cross issued a caution: “These tips show people storing whole and halved avocados in water to keep them fresh longer.



It has been all over social media. In reality, it could be making you sick.” But not all hope is lost for your green delights.

There’s a better method to retain their freshness for up to a whole month more. Say no more to binning overripe avocados; the secret to longevity lies in cleanliness and proper storage. Give them a thorough rinse to kill bacteria, dry them off, and store them in an airtight container.

Delving into her go-to method, Amy shared her fool-proof “secret elixir” for washing those creamy fruits. She said: “It’s composed of two ingredients: cool water and 5% distilled white vinegar .” Despite seeming odd, giving avocados a good vinegar bath can kill surface bacteria or contaminants, thereby preserving them for longer.

Start by peeling any labels from the avocado skin, then letting them bathe in a chilling concoction of water with a splash of 60ml white vinegar. You’ll need to set your timer for exactly two minutes before immersing the avocados and ensure not to keep them submerged any longer, as you might end up tasting vinegar in your fruit. Once the time is up, give them a thorough rinse under the tap to wash away the vinegary mix.

Subsequently, wipe them down and let the avocados air dry until they’re completely dry. Households are advised to wait until avocados are bone dry before storing them away, as dampness could invite unwanted bacteria and mould..