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These expert-backed tips show you how to safely identify peak ripeness — no squeezing allowed.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most people judge an avocado’s readiness by one simple test: a gentle squeeze. Too firm, and it stays on the counter. Too soft, ...

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For those who love incorporating ripe avocado into their salads or slathering it on toast, waiting for this delectable fruit to soften can be a bit of a drag. Avocados might take an entire week to ...

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Bringing home an overly firm avocado from the grocery store is a problem most of us are all too familiar with. Every avocado at the grocery store seems to be a few days shy of being ready for the ...

Most people judge an avocado’s readiness by one simple test: a gentle squeeze. Too firm, and it stays on the counter. Too soft, and it risks going straight into the trash. (Yes, we agree, the window ...