How to Tell if Avocado is Ripe

Avocado is a great ingredient, a staple across Latin America and a versatile product that can be used in everything from guacamole to cake - yes, avocado cake.

However great the ingredient is, there’s nothing worse that cutting into an avocado’s skin only to find it’s still a little hard and certainly not right for your guac.

That’s why this simple little infographic comes in so handy. It shows you how to easily tell when an avocado is ripe.

The infographic explains five simple stages of an avocado’s ripeness and also offers up a cool little trick you can you to check if it’s ready to be eaten.

Once you’ve mastered when to eat your avocado here’s some tasty recipes to try.