Opened avocado

How To Ripen An Avocado

NEWS

By MONIKA SUDAKOV

opened avocado on a cutting board
There are several methods that expedite the ripening process of an avocado, but placing it in a paper bag along with an apple or banana is the best one.
avocado and apple on top of a white paper bag
It will still take a day or two, depending on how unripe your avocado is. The prolific ethylene gas apples and bananas produce help avocados ripen faster.
a closed white paper bag with a clip
You will need an unripe avocado, an apple or banana, a paper bag, and a chip clip to keep the bag sealed.
Place the avocado and apple or
banana inside the paper bag and seal it.
a hand holding an avocado with a apple next to it
After 24 hours, check the avocado; if it is not ripe, return it to the bag and give it for another 24 hours. Use the avocado right away once it ripens or store it in the fridge.