How to Stop an Avocado From Browning

Simple Tip: Spray Avocado With Pam to Prevent Browning

May 24, 2010

What I am about to tell you might change your life. To prevent an avocado from browning, all you have to do is spray it with a little bit of cooking spray. I first heard of this concept on the Epi-Log, but wasn't sure if it was true.

So I tried it myself. I ate half an avocado and sprayed the remaining half with Pam. Then, I covered it with foil like I would normally do with an avocado half. Days later, I pulled the avocado from the fridge and was shocked it see it was not browned at all! Seriously, try this. Trust me. It's amazing!

23 Comments

reesiecup 3 years

hmmm...i usually use lime or lemon juice and wrap it in saran wrap, but squirting on some pam may be less work!

wunami 3 years

Why use foil when you could use plastic wrap. If you get it as airtight as possible, it should prevent browning.It seems like the cooking spray puts a very thin coat of oil on the surface and that prevents the avocado from contacting the air. I doubt you'd need enough spray to make the avocado really oily (it's got plenty of oil itself anyway). And if you don't want to use "PAM" or other stuff that has "chemicals" in it (as if the oil itself wasn't a chemical), you could try an pump pressurized oil sprayer like Misto or others:http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=289789

wunami 3 years

Why use foil when you could use plastic wrap. If you get it as airtight as possible, it should prevent browning. It seems like the cooking spray puts a very thin coat of oil on the surface and that prevents the avocado from contacting the air. I doubt you'd need enough spray to make the avocado really oily (it's got plenty of oil itself anyway). And if you don't want to use "PAM" or other stuff that has "chemicals" in it (as if the oil itself wasn't a chemical), you could try an pump pressurized oil sprayer like Misto or others: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=289789

3 years

does this work on guacamole?

3 years

Have you ever read the ingredients in PAM!! Destroy a LIVING avocado with chemicals and toxins - NOW that's healthy!!! WOW! Just put fresh lemon juice on it or any other fruit and it won't turn brown!

3 years

You can also prevent it from browning by leaving the pit in and covering it with plastic wrap. Make sure to get the plastic wrap touching as much of the surface as possible. This works for guacamole too. Throw the pit in the bowl and press plastic wrap down on the surface to prevent browning!

redchick152 3 years

ugh, my other halves always turn brown! i'll keep this in mind next time.

GlowingMoon 3 years

I have no use for this, as I could never put away half an avocado. I ALWAYS eat the whole thing. I cannot help myself. Incidentally, I love avocados. I eat one everyday.

GlowingMoon 3 years

I have no use for this, as I could never put away half an avocado. I ALWAYS eat the whole thing. I cannot help myself. Incidentally, I love avocados. I eat one everyday.

Angelica 3 years

Yay! I no longer half to peddle have my avocado (or half-acado as I affectionately say) to my neighbors at work! Can't wait to try this!

3 years

that sounds disgusting who wants an oily cado?? just use lemon or lime juice!!

fuzzles 3 years

Cooking spray just...scares me. But this has given me the idea to try brushing a cut avocado with a little lemon infused olive oil next time halve one.

fuzzles 3 years

Cooking spray just...scares me. But this has given me the idea to try brushing a cut avocado with a little lemon infused olive oil next time halve one.

AmberHoney 3 years

Does it alter the taste, it sounds kinda nasty to me!

Spectra 3 years

Does that work if you spray the surface of guacamole too? My husband doesn't like it with lime juice in it, so I leave it out and it turns brown every time.