Here's Exactly How To Tell if an Avocado Is Ripe originally appeared on Parade. If you've ever sliced into a seemingly ripe avocado only to find brown, sludgy innards or a hard green mass, you know ...

A new avocado scanner uses infrared technology to determine ripeness, helping shoppers pick the perfect fruit without squeezing or bruising it. The machines are currently being tested in Tesco stores ...

A perfectly ripe, buttery avocado is so delicious, you might be tempted to eat the green flesh scooped straight from its shell, with a sprinkle of salt. But the level of ripeness is critical to ...

Guacamole lovers around the globe are all too familiar with the panic and desperation that descends when realizing that their avocados won’t magically ripen in the hour left before taco night. But you ...

With avocados, what you see -- a dark, rough exterior that may have helped to earn the fruit its nickname of alligator pear -- isn't exactly what you get when you cut them open. Inside, you're hoping ...

A ripe avocado should feel slightly soft when gently squeezed and have a dark green (but not black) peel.Avoid avocados with ...

If you don't plan on eating them right away, place ripe avocados in the fridge to extend their shelf life. Prevent opened avocados from browning by spritzing with acid and covering tightly in plastic ...

If you've ordered an avocado and discovered it's still hard and unripe, you're not alone. This is a common problem. The good news: with a few simple tricks, you can ripen an avocado quickly and safely ...

Struggling with hard avocados? Several simple home methods can speed up ripening. From natural room-temperature softening to using paper bags with bananas or apples for a quick boost, you can achieve ...