The popularity of avocados just doesn’t seem to be slowing down, and we get it! With so many delicious ways to prepare and serve this fruit, coupled avo’s health benefits, it’s no wonder that the Aussies everywhere continue to buy avocados in spades.What does a ripe avocado look likeThere’s just one question that seems to plague shoppers when buying avocados. How do you know if an avocado is ripe? Checking if your avocado is ripe depends on the type of avocado you're purchasing.
Hass avocados change colour as they ripen, Shepard avocados do not.
Hass avocados are ripe when they turn a purplish black colour and feel soft near the stem.
Shepard avocados are ripe when they feel soft near the stem, but they will still be bright green.
The a handy graphic below shows how to check if your avocado is ripe, so you can’t go wrong! How to cut, peel and dice avocadosPlay Video Simple avocado recipesPlay Video: Avocado and Bacon Brekkie PizzaGET THE RECIPE: Avocado and Bacon Brekkie Pizza by Australian AvocadosPizza for brekkie! It's basically a smashed avo, but it's pizza and it has bacon. So good. Play Video: Butter Masala Chicken NachosGET THE RECIPE: Butter Masala Chicken Nachos by Celebrate HealthWhat would a plate of nachos be without avocado on top? A perfectly ripe avocado cut into cubes is the perfect topping.
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How to cut, peel and dice avocadosPlay Video Simple avocado recipesPlay Video: Avocado and Bacon Brekkie PizzaGET THE RECIPE: Avocado and Bacon Brekkie Pizza by Australian AvocadosPizza for brekkie! It's basically a smashed avo, but it's pizza and it has bacon. So good. Play Video: Butter Masala Chicken NachosGET THE RECIPE: Butter Masala Chicken Nachos by Celebrate HealthWhat would a plate of nachos be without avocado on top? A perfectly ripe avocado cut into cubes is the perfect topping. 
