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Can avocados be frozen? What is the best way to prepare them for freezing(cut in half, left whole)? Do you think they would ship well?
Thanks!
Hi Rachel,
Yes you can freeze them.
Please refer to this excellent, research based web site for information on freezing avocados: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/freeze/avocado.html
And yes you can ship avocados. Be sure they are wrapped well to prevent bumping and bruising.
Carol
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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