How to tell if an Avocado is ripe?

Ways to tell if an avocado is ripe:

1. Check the color: A ripe avocado will be a dark green or black color, while an unripe avocado will be a lighter green color.

2. Give it a gentle squeeze: A ripe avocado will yield to gentle pressure when squeezed, while an unripe avocado will be firm. However, it’s important to not squeeze too hard to avoid bruising the avocado.

3. Look at the stem: Remove the stem from the avocado, if the stem comes off easily and the avocado is green underneath, it is ripe. If the stem does not come off or the avocado is brown underneath, it is overripe.

4. Observe the Shape: Ripe avocados will have a bumpy skin and an uniform shape. Unripe avocados will have smooth skin.

5. Check the weight: A ripe avocado will feel heavier for its size.

It is important to note that avocados can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to ripen depending on how firm they are when you purchase them. If an avocado is rock hard, it will need to sit at room temperature for a few days before it is ripe.

Ultimately, the best way to tell if an avocado is ripe is to cut it open and check the texture and flavor of the flesh.