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Storing Fresh Avocados

Learn the essential steps for receiving and storing fresh avocados to maintain quality and minimize waste in your kitchen. You’ll discover how to inspect incoming shipments for ripeness, test avocados for proper firmness, and determine the best storage locations based on when you plan to use them. This quick technique also covers preparing and storing mashed avocado, including vacuum-sealing methods that can extend freshness for up to five days—perfect for meal prep or high-volume operations.

Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes
Storing Fresh Avocados

Handling and Storing

Because avocados from Mexico are available year-round, there’s always fresh inventory for your back-of-house operations.

When the product arrives, ensure your team checks the fruit before accepting it from the vendor. Team members should confirm that the order matches what was requested, including checking both color and firmness for indication of ripeness.

Pick three to five avocados from the case and test the firmness of the fruit to ensure it’s at the correct stage of ripeness. Once you confirm that the order is correct, you’ll need to determine where to properly store your avocados based on when you will need to use them, based on what was presented in Task 20.

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