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How long does avocado last?
Creamy green fruit, base of guacamole.
Quick answer
Fridge (40°F / 4°C)
5 days
Once ripe, slows further ripening
Pantry (room temp)
5 days
Until ripe (firm to soft yields to gentle pressure)
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Signs avocado has gone bad
- •Brown stringy flesh throughout
- •Sour or rancid smell
- •Black mushy spots inside
Storage tips
- ✓Speed ripening: paper bag with banana
- ✓Half avocado: keep pit, brush flesh with lemon juice
- ✓Whole ripe avocados last 3–5 days fridge
- ✓Brown spots are oxidation, not mold — safe to cut around
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Disclaimer: Times shown are USDA/FDA-recommended best quality periods, not absolute safety guarantees. Storage conditions, packaging, and food handling all affect actual shelf life. When in doubt, throw it out.