These Are the Best Ways to Keep Avocados Fresh

There are so many ways to use avocados. Whether you’re cutting slices to put on a salad, dicing them for a salsa, blending them into a smoothie, or making a creamy guacamole, avocados are the go-to addition to many recipes. When an avocado recipe only requires using part of the fruits, it’s frustrating that the other portion tends to turn brown before it can be used. That’s because once avocados are cut open, the flesh is exposed, and the oxidation process starts. 

Thankfully, you don’t have to keep throwing away those leftover pieces. You can keep the other half fresher for longer with these eight shopper-loved avocado storage solutions, from this Joie avocado food saver pod to this Prepworks Progressive International guacamole container. Extend the time you can use those pricey avocados from just $7. 

Bestselling Avocado Storage Products at Amazon

• Joie Avocado Food Saver Stretch Pod, $7
• Stasher Platinum Silicone Reusable Storage Bag, $10
• Food Huggers 2-Piece Avocado Huggers Set, $14
• Joie Fresh Pod Avocado Storage Container, $7
• Dotala 3-In-1 Avocado Slicer Tool and Saver Keeper, $12, originally $13
• Soopleu 4-Piece Avocado Saver and Tomato Holder Set, $16, originally $17
• Glasslock 18-Piece Assorted Oven Safe Container Set, $53
• Prepworks Progressive International Fresh Guacamole Storage Container, $18

Joie Avocado Food Saver Stretch Pod

This bestseller is shaped like an avocado and measures 5.43 x 4.17 x 0.98 inches. This Joie avocado food saver is made of BPA-free bright lime green plastic. The nifty part of this avocado saver is the flexible silicone section of the lid, allowing it to accommodate a range of sizes. “It stretches perfectly over the avocado, does not squish the avocado, and is easy to wash,” said one shopper. This $7 avocado saver has scored over 1,800 perfect ratings and is dishwasher safe.

Stasher Platinum Silicone Reusable Storage Bag

Stasher silicone storage bags are a great option in any kitchen, since they can be reused over and over again. We love these for that reason and during our testing, we put a halved avocado in one and it stayed firm and didn’t get mushy. Shoppers agree and use the 12-ounce Stasher bag “for a half-cut avocado or carrots” as it has a “great seal that prevents browning.” At just $10, it’s a worthy investment.

Food Huggers 2-Piece Avocado Huggers Set

This 2-piece food hugger set has two sizes: a large 5.5-inch silicone cover and a smaller 4.5-inch silicone cover. When you place the avocado half in one of the sleeves, it gets hugged tightly. You have the option to store the halved avocado with or without the pit. If you store it without it, simply press down in the middle circle to provide an airtight seal. Since they’re dishwasher safe, cleanup is a breeze.   

Joie Fresh Pod Avocado Storage Container

This 5 x 3.75 x 2 inches avocado storage container is made of two pieces of BPA-free plastic. It’s avocado-shaped and the bottom portion is a dark green, while the lid is transparent so you can easily view the halved piece inside. The two pieces snap tightly together for an airtight seal. Since both pieces are hard plastic, your avocado won’t get smashed when you put it in the refrigerator. “Cut avocados with the seed left in have lasted days inside this container,” one shopper wrote. 

Dotala 3-In-1 Avocado Slicer Tool and Saver Keeper

With this Dotala set, you get everything you need to prep and store an avocado. It comes with a slicer tool that will split the avocado in half, pop the pit out, and slice it in uniform slices while it’s inside the peel. The avocado saver container consists of two plastic pieces. The transparent top lid has tabs that snap with a satisfying click to provide a tight seal. Toss the container’s pieces in the top rack of the dishwasher to get them clean and ready to use again.

Soopleu 4-Piece Avocado Saver and Tomato Holder Set

More than 6,000 Amazon shoppers have bought this Soopleu 4-piece storage container set in the past month. The set includes an avocado saver, a tomato holder, a lemon or other citrus fruit holder, and an onion saver. Each holder is made from durable plastic. The containers are different colors for easily identifying what’s stored inside. They each have a silicone lid that stretches and fits snugly around the produce or fruit. 

Glasslock 18-Piece Assorted Oven Safe Container Set

This Glasslock assorted oven-safe container set can keep food fresh without staining or hanging onto smells. We’d know, because we put it to the test. There are 18 pieces in the set in various shapes, ranging from 0.7 cups to 6.3 cups, so you have plenty to store leftovers or cut fruits and vegetables. During our testing, we discovered that it’s ideal for storing an avocado cut in half—it didn’t start to brown until a few days after storing it in there. Shop the set now for around $3 apiece.

Prepworks Progressive International Fresh Guacamole Storage Container

We had to include a storage container that keeps fresh guacamole or mashed avocados fresher for longer. This Prepworks Progressive International fresh guacamole storage container that has raked in over 7,700 perfect ratings is just the ticket. The clear plastic container has a 4-cup capacity, which according to the brand is about four to five avocados worth of guacamole. When it comes to keeping the dip fresh, it’s all in the design of the lid. It fits snugly inside the container — you simply press it down until it reaches the contents inside to provide an airtight seal. “Make sure you don’t see any pockets of air when you put the lid on and your guacamole will stay green for up to seven days,” wrote one shopper.