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Avocado
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So, I got to thinking about something...
I have always heard that using lime or lemon juice in guacamole would keep it from browning. It didn't seem to actually help in my experience though. I probably wasn't using enough though.
I also recently read that restaurants add ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to theirs to keep it fresh.
So, with the connection being vitamin C, I thought I should sprinkle some on the cut side of the half I'm storing. But that would mean I have to cut off some or wash it off maybe and I don't want it to affect the flavor at all.
Same with using lemon juice, which I don't typically just have handy or onions, which I never have cuz I don't like them. I don't want my avocado to taste like any of those things.
So I was wondering if I put a vitamin C tablet in a baggie with it, it that would be enough to reduce the browning.
Well, I tried it. I stored this one in the fridge for over 24 hours.
No browning at all! I didn't have to cut off any and I didn't have to cut and squeeze a lemon or onion or have anything affect the flavor.
I will just use the tablet again on my next one too.
Just thought I'd share cuz this was just too easy and convenient!0 -
BRILLIANT!0
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Genius. Thank you for sharing your vitamin C experiment and results.
I to was a little concerned about a citrus / onion tang.
Just checked out my local supermarkets webpage following a tip from @celticdawn and have placed an order for some frozen avocado to try.0 -
@Sunny_Bunny_ great experiment. Love the result. Thxs for tip!!0
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Vitamin C tablet is genius, Sunny Bunny! But I still prefer my method--no leftovers! And my two youngest kiddos like my method too, apparently, because they ate some of my avocado last night... which is a sadface and a happyface moment at the same time.
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Vitamin C tablet is genius, Sunny Bunny! But I still prefer my method--no leftovers! And my two youngest kiddos like my method too, apparently, because they ate some of my avocado last night... which is a sadface and a happyface moment at the same time.
Lol
Yeah, I don't often have leftovers either. Typically just when I'm adding it to something else. Otherwise I'm just eating the whole thing!0 -
I always eat the whole thing, but when I make G
uac..it still browns when I store it...so I am loving the vitamin C idea! Thanks!!0 -
I just wanted to add that it wasn't a fluke either. I've done it again twice now and both times I had a beautiful green avocado waiting for me!0
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