Do you know anything about guacamole?

Question

I made some guacamole the day after I bought avocados (I stored them in the fridge in the meantime). We ate some, and then put it in the fridge. The next day, I took it out, and the top layer was a dark green color, almost black. It also smelled bad. Did I do something wrong, or were the avocados bad?

Answer 1

cut avocado discolors where it hits the air.

Next time, put Lemon juice into the mixture and cover tightly with plastic wrap. The less contact with air, the better.

I cannot explain the bad smell. It should have smelled fine unless you left it out at room temperature a long time.

Answer 2

if you didnt cover it it gets really nasty. its like cutting apples and leaving them out or in the fridge uncovered, they turn brown. whenever i make guacamole i cover it with GLAD Press 'n Seal. it works great. hope i helped! (:

Answer 3

That's normal.  Avocados only last for a few hours after you cut them open.  

Answer 4

How to Keep G. From Turning Black:

http://www.kitchensavvy.com/journal/2007...

Answer 5

that depends did you cover it

Answer 6

Use lemon and also, after you make it, stick the avocado seeds back in there. I don't know why but it keeps the guac fresh longer.  

Answer 7

you did not do nothing wrong but avocados will turn black next day they are so HARD to use and keep from turning color try using lemon next time

Answer 8

Avocados discolor almost immediately if an acid is not introduced. Just a few drops of lemon juice or lime juice will preserve the color and give it a bright taste.

Answer 9

guac dip does not last long, you have to add lemon juice to keep it from turning brown and staying fresh.  If I have extra I usually freeze it until I use it again.