Rescuing a CUT but unripe avocado

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I've seen this Q&A

What can I do to help my avocados ripen?

And this one

Will avocado stay fresh longer if stored in the refrigerator?

and this one

What can I do to help my avocados ripen?

but none of them answers my question which is:

I have an avocado I cut open but it's not ripe yet. Being that it's already cut what if any are my options? For the moment I poured some lemon juice on the exposed parts, put them in a container and put them in the refrigerator but I kind of get the impression they'll never get ripe in there and I should just throw them away. Being already cut it doesn't seem like I can leave them out of the refrigerator in a paper bag.

Is there any way to rescue these already cut but unripe avocados?

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Best Answer

If you don't want to use the unripened avocado right away, according to this site

Store Cut Unripe Avocados - If you have cut open your... avocado and found it to be unripe, sprinkle the exposed flesh of the avocado with lemon or lime juice, place the two halves back together and cover tightly with clear plastic wrap before placing in the refrigerator. Check the avocado periodically to see if it has softened up enough to eat. Depending on firmness when the fruit was cut and temperature conditions, the ripening process will vary

Another user suggests to use vitamin C powder instead, as her experiments show the vinegar would darken the avocado.

Ironically enough, there's a solution to ripen the avocado (almost) instantly if you want to use it right away. This link talks about "instantly" ripening a foil wrapped avocado by baking it in an oven preheated to 95°C/200°F oven. Cooking time can start as low as 10 minutes. Keep checking every 10 minutes until it's soft enough for your use. After it's been in the oven, let cool and unwrap.

Note: that the taste and texture would be changed after thus heating the avocado, but it should be usable right away after baking.

There's also uses for the unripened avocado seen here



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Quick Answer about "Rescuing a CUT but unripe avocado"

Well, this is a great hack for ripening an already cut avocado! Just coat both halves of your avocado with fresh lemon juice (lime will work too), then put back together and wrap tightly in cling film. Whack it in the fridge and check back the next day.

Can you ripen an avocado after cutting it?

Can I Ripen an Avocado After It's Cut Open? The answer is yes, you can\u2014with a caveat. The caveat is that you must have the patience to wait for a couple of more days! If you can do this, then yes, your avocado can be salvaged.

What to do if you cut into an unripe avocado?

What do you do if you open an unripe avocado? It's simple, you store it and wait for it to ripen!...How to Save an Open and Unripe Avocado:
  • Rub the flesh of the avocado with either lime or lemon.
  • Put the cut avocado halves back together and squeeze tight.
  • Wrap the avocado in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge.


    • How do you ripen a peeled avocado quickly?

    Instructions
  • The easiest way to ripen avocados is to set it on the counter for a few days to let It ripen naturally. ...
  • To ripen an avocado quickly on the counter, place it in a bowl or paper bag next to an apple or banana.
  • To make the avocado ripen in 1-2 days, place it in a paper bag with a banana or two.



    • Save and ripen an unripe opened avocado - avocado cut 'n' shut ✔



    More answers regarding rescuing a CUT but unripe avocado

    Answer 2

    If you can put the two halves back together with the pit in the center, vacuum seal it. This will prevent it from drying out or turning black from oxidation.

    Another possible way to protect it from oxidation without affecting the taste/texture of the avocado would be to coat all the exposed area in a thick layer of avocado oil

    Answer 3

    There is one out there that says to use your microwave [1]: https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-ripen-avocados-quickly-in-a-microwave/ [1]. You use something to poke a few small holes just through the hard shell an then microwave for short periods of 30 seconds on medium to low setting, checking after every 30 interval.

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