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  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    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.
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    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!
  • reblazed
    reblazed Posts: 255 Member
    BRILLIANT!
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    anglyn1 wrote: »
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    I buy mine firm and use them when they get a little soft! It can be a narrow window. lol

    LOL, exactly!! :)
    I love avocado.
    Love the lemon juice tip.
  • mormas
    mormas Posts: 188 Member
    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.
  • SamandaIndia
    SamandaIndia Posts: 1,577 Member
    @Sunny_Bunny_ great experiment. Love the result. Thxs for tip!!
  • DianaElena76
    DianaElena76 Posts: 1,241 Member
    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. :)
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    Mami1976D wrote: »
    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!
  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
    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!!
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    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!

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