Avocados stay fresh for weeks if you place them in one household item
A TikToker known as Creative_explained has gone viral after sharing a simple hack to keep avocados fresh for up to three weeks, and all you need is a container and water
Avocados have soared in popularity, thanks to their health benefits, scrumptious taste, and versatility in the kitchen. Whether you're smashing them onto toast, blending them into a smoothie, or tossing them into your salad, there's no denying these fruits are a culinary delight.
Not only do they taste great, but avocados are also packed with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. However, any avocado fan will be all too familiar with the struggle of keeping them fresh. Indeed, it seems as though avocados age in the blink of an eye.
The window between an unripe avocado - when it's too hard and bright green - and an overripe one - excessively soft and mushy, with a dark brown or black interior - often feels fleeting.
They can seem like a high-maintenance fruit, appearing to go off just after you've bought them. However, the ripening process and shelf life of an avocado can vary, reports the Express.
At room temperature, unripe avocados can take four to seven days to ripen, while ripe ones can last a few days. Luckily, there are ways to extend the life of your avocado and prevent food waste.
A TikToker known as Creative_explained has recently shared a video showcasing clever grocery hacks for saving money and reducing waste.
Among the various ingenious methods to preserve different groceries, they demonstrated how to keep avocados fresh for up to three weeks.
The technique is straightforward; all you need is a container and some water. "Fill an airtight container with water and add [the avocados] in," Creative_explained explained.
In his latest viral clip, the TikToker displayed his nifty avocado preservation trick by submerging them in water within an airtight box and then tucking them away in the refrigerator.
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