avacado

I have never put avocados in the refrigerator. They don't seem to ripen well in the cold, since they're a warm climate product. The gray spots may be from the cold, I'm not sure. I've only seen brown areas in avocados that are overripe. (Those are still edible unless they're really brown.)

I never refridgate mine, I just leave on the counter until they are a little soft on the end. But I have learned never to eat one that looks funny, they become very bitter. I don't know if it can make you sick or not. I usually buy mine at Costco but the last two times I was really fooled and had to throw out most of the package, they didn't appear ripe but when I cut them open they were hard inside and the skin just slipped right off. I was able to make some dip from them, but haven't brought anymore for a while.

My husband buys avocados at the farmers market every week, and makes the best guacamole in town. If the avocado is regular colour it's OK, but if it looks brown or grey, then it's starting to spoil.

The green parts are fine, you probably should scoop out the greyish parts... It'll need salt, avocados need salt...

We have lots of avocado here and you can know if it already spoiled if it is already too soft and have dark colors on it.

hi 3snugglebunnies scoop out the greyish parts and the green should be fine.lthey will ripen in the fridge but are better kept out of the fridge. they are so good and I just love to make a avocado sandwish with squished mashed avocado and a little good mayo.

The way you describe your avocado, I think it's already rancid. Always put in mind this: When you are in doubt, throw it away. That's what I have learned from med school. Even if your food is in the fridge and it's been there for a long time it will still get bacteria and molds. Remember that there are some strains of bacteria that can survive low temperatures.