Tips on Preserving Avocado

This avocado has been halved, refrigerated and in a ziplock bag for 2.5 days. Whereas normally it would be oxidized and brown, this avocado still retains its fresh green hue and flavor. How?

First, I saved the half with the pit. The pit helps retain freshness. Infact, if you make a batch of guacamole keep the pit & toss it in whole! It will take your guac at least twice as much time to oxidize and brown.

Second, I rinsed this half after slicing it. Rinsing the sliced fruit removes the enzymes that quickly brown.

 And just so you know...

• Avocados have 35% more potassium than bananas
• they can weigh up to 2.2lbs
• and the leaves, skin, and pit of the fruit are toxic to most animals
• thanks Wikipedia!!!