The Surprising Way to Keep Avocados Fresh That Will Blow Your Mind Leah Fessler - Womens Health Magazine
go to original August 16, 2014

How to Prevent an Avocado from Browning (CHOW)

Avocados are packed with healthy fats and potassium — but who hasn't put an unused avocado half in the fridge, only to find the fruit turned a totally unappetizing brown the next day? It's one of the most frustrating things about loading up on avocados — but luckily, there's an easy solution.

Just cut a red onion into fairly large chunks, throw the pieces an airtight plastic container, and place the avocado half—with the pit—on top. (The skin should be touching the onion chunks.) Put the lid on the plastic container, throw it in the fridge, and brown avocados will be a thing of past.

How does the trick work? The onion emits sulfur gases, which help stop the oxidation process that turns avocados brown. The above video details the trick, courtesy of Chow, an online resource for recipe demos and cooking tips

Now you have no reason not to start making avocado toast, avocado smoothies, or insanely delicious guacamole recipes.