Heavier Is Better? Myths and Truths About Picking Avocados

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Truth: Heaviness Can Indicate Moisture A firm, heavy avocado often means it’s fresh and hasn’t dried out inside.

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Myth: Color Tells All A dark avocado isn’t always ripe. Some stay green even when soft.

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Truth: Gently Press to Test A slight give under pressure near the stem is a great ripeness check.

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Myth: Bigger is Better Size doesn’t mean better taste or ripeness. Small avocados can be perfect too.

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Truth: Check the Stem Cap Peel back the stem. If it’s green underneath, the avocado is good. Brown means overripe.

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Myth: Ripe Avocados Are Soft All Over Overly soft avocados may be bruised or rotten. Look for even firmness.

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Truth: Store Unripe Ones Properly Leave firm avocados on the counter to ripen. Add a banana to speed it up.

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