Stop half an avocado turning brown and mushy for ‘over 7 days’ with expert’s 3 easy steps

A generous slathering of avocado on toast with a sprinkle of seasoning is a breakfast or brunch delight.

But let’s face it, the rich, creamy can be quite filling, and often half an avocado is plenty, leaving the other half neglected.

Despite the best attempts, keeping that unused half from browning can be a real challenge.

But fear not, has shared a handy guide on how to keep your leftover avocado fresh for “over seven days of deliciousness”.

Following these steps could save you a pretty penny as you won’t need to dash out to buy a new avocado every time you fancy one.

First off, slice open the avocado and remove the stone. Immediately douse the flesh of the unused half in fresh lemon juice.

Then, wrap the avocado half in cling film and pop it in the fridge. As Avocados From Mexico put it: “It’s as easy as one, two, three.”

Storing half an avocado like this will minimise exposure to air and, therefore, slow down the ripening.

Or, for an even simpler method, halve your avocado and submerge it, cut-side down, in a glass or plastic container filled with water and stash this in the fridge.

For those who are storing their avocados in water, make sure to change the water daily for this tip to work.

According to the experts, this will keep your avocado from browning for about seven more days.

Spread your avocado on toast or toss it into a salad. Whip it up into lush by combining it with tomato, lime, coriander, onion and chilli.

For longer storage, freeze avocado slices. Coat them in lemon or lime juice to prevent browning. Place in an airtight container or you can also use a freezer bag.

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