How to choose an avocado well
It is not so easy to choose a good avocado, tasty and well ripe. Here are some tips to help you.
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Last modified on: October 13th 2026
For 1 piece, you will need:
- 1
1 avocado - Total weight: 250 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation
1 min.
Step by step recipe
Step 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
There are several kinds of avocados which come from various countries, but to be really good they must be perfectly ripe, i.e. they must "give" a little, neither hard nor too soft.
To check this, you should never press with your thumb on the fruit, because you will bruise the flesh and make a brown mark which will show after peeling. The simplest way is to take the fruit in your hand, and exert a slight pressure with all your fingers. You should feel a certain flexibility.
If it's completely soft or very hard, look for another one. If it's firm, buy it, but in this case leave out of the fridge for a day or two so that it can ripen fully.
To check this, you should never press with your thumb on the fruit, because you will bruise the flesh and make a brown mark which will show after peeling. The simplest way is to take the fruit in your hand, and exert a slight pressure with all your fingers. You should feel a certain flexibility.
If it's completely soft or very hard, look for another one. If it's firm, buy it, but in this case leave out of the fridge for a day or two so that it can ripen fully.
Source: Homemade.
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Nutritional information
| Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats | Calories | Energy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 2 g RDI=2 % | 1 g RDI=<1 % | 21 g RDI=28 % | 205 kcal RDI=10 % | 858 kJ RDI=10 % |
| Whole recipe | 4 g RDI=6 % | 2 g RDI=1 % | 52 g RDI=71 % | 513 kcal RDI=26 % | 2,146 kJ RDI=26 % |
How much will it cost?
For 1 piece
1.25 €
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