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Avocado: The Friendly Fat

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How to Buy Avocados

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    A slight neck, rather than a rounded top, indicates the fruit was tree-ripened, which usually means better flavor. 

    Avocados are most flavorful when ripe. The popular Hass variety will be almost black. Other varieties may be light green when ripe.

    A ripe avocado will be slightly soft and free of dark, sunken bruises. To ripen, store in a brown paper bag at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.

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