The surface color of ripe avocado is dark green or deep purple, and the epidermis has tiny protrusions. If there are obvious black spots on the surface of avocado, it means that it is overripe or deteriorated. The handle of avocado should be easy to handle. If it is difficult to deal with, it means it is immature.
Gently pinch the avocado, which should be elastic, but not too hard or too soft. If avocado feels too hard, it means it is not mature yet; If it feels too soft or your fingers can easily pick out the dent, it means it is overcooked or gone bad.
Shake the avocado gently. If there are seeds moving in it, it means it is not mature. If there is no sound, it means it is mature. It should be noted that avocado is best eaten as soon as possible or made into other dishes after it is ripe, because it is easy to deteriorate. If you need to store, you can put the uncut avocado in the refrigerator, but it is best not to exceed 5 days.
Matters needing attention in purchasing avocado
1. Appearance: When buying avocados, you need to choose avocados with smooth skin, bright colors and no spots and traces, and avoid choosing avocados with cracks or discoloration on the skin.
2. Maturity: When buying avocados, you need to choose avocados with moderate maturity, and the taste of avocados with too high or too low maturity will be affected.
3, touch: when buying avocado, you need to gently press avocado, choose avocado with a slightly soft and moderate touch, do not choose avocado that is too hard or too soft.
4. Smell: When buying avocado, you need to smell the avocado and choose avocado with fragrant smell and no peculiar smell.
5. Source: When buying avocados, you need to choose avocados sold by reputable merchants in formal channels to ensure the quality and health of avocados.