Avocado is one of the highly nutritious fruits that you might want to pick while shopping for groceries. One must make sure to pick the right avocados that are good for consumption.
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Here are some tips for you to pick the right avocados.
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Check the colour
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Avocados that are dark green in colour or almost black are ripe avocados. However, those with a lighter shade of green are most likely unripe.
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Check the firmness
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The ripeness of avocados can be guessed by checking how firm they are. Hold an avocado in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze it. Avocados that yield to pressure are good for consumption.
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Press the stem area
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Gently press down upon the pedicel, the area near the stem of the avocado to check its ripeness. An avocado is good to buy if the pedicel area retains its shape after caving in.
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Check for bruises
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A bruised avocado is not good for consumption. Before buying avocados, make sure to check them thoroughly. Avoid buying avocados with a bruised surface.