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Back-of-House Handling & Storage Best Practices

MrAvocados Team
10/16/2025
5 min read
Back-of-House Handling & Storage Best Practices
Maximize freshness and minimize waste with proper avocado handling techniques. Learn the professional methods that keep your avocados perfect.

Professional Avocado Handling Guide

Proper handling and storage can extend avocado shelf life by 40% and dramatically reduce waste.

Receiving & Quality Check Upon delivery, check box labels for ripeness level, inspect for damage, and verify temperature.

Storage by Ripeness Profile

  • Firm (1-2): Refrigerate at 38-42°F, 5-7 days shelf life
  • Breaking (3): Refrigerate, 3-5 days shelf life, or ripen at room temp for 1-2 days
  • Soft (4-5): Use within 24 hours

Preventing Oxidation Brush cut surfaces with lemon/lime juice, cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed against flesh, store in airtight container.

Batch Prep Strategies Cut just before service when possible. For advance prep, submerge in acidulated water and use within 4 hours.

Packaging Options We offer 4kg cartons (standard for restaurants) and 10kg bulk cartons (high-volume operations). Both available in all ripeness profiles.

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