You're storing avocados wrong as simple method stops them going brown

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Have you ever tried to save some avocado or guacamole in the fridge, only to discover it's turned brown when you go to eat it?

Avocado discoloration happens due to oxidation, which involves the enzyme polyphenol oxidase acting on phenolic compounds that turn brown when avocados are sliced and the flesh comes into contact with oxygen. However, there are several methods you can use to stop your sliced avocado or guacamole from browning. Taking to TikTok , food and lifestyle influencer Carla Cavalcanti has shared her ultimate trick to keep your cut up avocado from turning brown. "I'm gonna show you a trick on how to store your avocado in the fridge after it's been cut in half," she said in her video.

"I typically only eat half in the morning. So before I learned this trick, I never knew how to store my avocado without it getting all black and gross.

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"So I'm gonna show you how to store it and have it last a couple of days."

As she demonstrated with a sealed container, she shared: "I used to store my avocado like with lemon and I'd put it in aluminium foil, but that didn't do it for me."

She continued to explain that what you need to do is find a container large enough for your avocado, then fill it with water. Next, you submerge the avocado half face down into the water, ensuring the cut surface is underwater.

"Make sure you store the side with the pit. I don't know why but it just works better that way," she explained. "The trick to this is making sure that the water is covering the entire avocado pretty much."

Carla demonstrated the effectiveness of her method by showing an avocado half submerged in water which had been sitting in the fridge for three days, still vibrant green and without any black spots.

"Ever since I learned this trick, I've never gone back," she told her viewers.

For those who prefer their avocados mashed, Chef Cammy reassures that the water technique works wonders for guacamole too.

Cammy shared his kitchen wisdom in a video, explaining that the common practice of adding seeds to prevent browning is merely an old wives' tale, and instead, water is your best bet.

"When you are ready to store your guacamole, it only preserves where it's touching. The best way to do this is actually using water," he explained. "Because avocado is a fat, it won't absorb the water."

He further explained to ensure that your avocado is well-packed by lightly tapping the container against a table to eliminate any air pockets. Next, he suggested gently pouring a small amount of water over the guacamole until it's fully covered.

Afterward, just secure the lid on your container and store it in the refrigerator for several days before it spoils.

When you're ready to enjoy the guacamole or avocado later, simply drain the water into a sink and it'll be good to go.