Placing your avocado in a paper bag with a few bananas concentrates the ethylene gas, ripening it in half the time.

But why do avocados turn brown so quickly? It comes down to chemistry. Avocados have an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase (PPO ...

Avocados are a breakfast staple, no matter if you are smashing them into toast or blending them into a smoothie, but keeping them fresh for even a week can be a challenge. It is all too common for an ...

From being used for creamy guacamole or blitzed into a dressing to topping off toast or a salad, avocados have a permanent spot in myriad kitchens. You can never go wrong with keeping a stash of ...