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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  • @priscillasaravia
    @priscillasaravia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    “That one was ready, YESTERDAY” lol

  • @Texas3808
    @Texas3808 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @larrymao7759
    @larrymao7759 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @gman3226
    @gman3226 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @blkbeauti05
    @blkbeauti05 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Very ashamed I had to come here 🤣

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

    • @shine1528
      @shine1528 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Why you are ashamed

    • @arp5956
      @arp5956 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      SAME! 😂

    • @reallyfegurltv
      @reallyfegurltv 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @tomsoccociojr.5776
    @tomsoccociojr.5776 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the tip very helpful

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re so glad you found it helpful!

  • @rickisabelle4314
    @rickisabelle4314 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @franciscachesca
    @franciscachesca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpfull, thank you

  • @ErrorAcquired
    @ErrorAcquired ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thx

  • @TheWolfCook
    @TheWolfCook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed your video

  • @426superbee4
    @426superbee4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @426superbee4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
      @426superbee4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Kristen242008
    @Kristen242008 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Kymmie-nt5yy
      @Kymmie-nt5yy ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😂.

  • @arthurvalaer5306
    @arthurvalaer5306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @billdwyer2522
    @billdwyer2522 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @hobibensaif3084
    @hobibensaif3084 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 :)

  • @Bellatutu1927
    @Bellatutu1927 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @TauheedSarwar
    @TauheedSarwar หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks

  • @sassy_sasarai4090
    @sassy_sasarai4090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks

  • @desiredditor
    @desiredditor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    simple to the point
    will buy one with stem attached

  • @KamalKumar-yd7ut
    @KamalKumar-yd7ut 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I ❤ Love you

  • @qapqan9437
    @qapqan9437 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aslazas
    @aslazas ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @FlyinHawaiian808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
    @tsizzle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @N2JokerTV
    @N2JokerTV 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy we could help! 😃

  • @3dFirefly
    @3dFirefly ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
    @CherryCaraTt ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @CherryCaraTt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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💜💜💜💜

  • @oceanblue888
    @oceanblue888 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @purityandplants
    @purityandplants 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “They’re doing it at Chipotle” 😂😂😂

  • @heavenly_haori1725
    @heavenly_haori1725 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Happy avocado hunting 🥳

  • @aswathi3943
    @aswathi3943 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We hope you find some good ones now! 🥳

  • @purityandplants
    @purityandplants 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
    @Lezielcisneros08 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @KnowYourProduce  หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @FlyinHawaiian808
    @FlyinHawaiian808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah what if the Avos u get never ripe while staying hard n going bad wtf

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What type of avocados did you purchase? For the best texture, we buy Hass avocados, preferably from Mexico.

  • @Soknik01
    @Soknik01 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Dont squeeze avocados at the store. That will just leave bruised avocados for the next person.

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No one should squeeze an avocado too tight that it would bruise. A gentle touch with not too much pressure will not hurt or bruise the avocado.

  • @christineelsbury5479
    @christineelsbury5479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you don't squeeze avocado

    • @KnowYourProduce
      @KnowYourProduce  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "give it a little squeeze" Don't squish it, but yes, a gentle squeeze.