Set of 2 Avocado Huggers® - Fresh Green

Yes — they can help. And if you love a good kitchen hack, there’s no reason to stop.

Lemon juice slows browning because its acidity helps reduce oxidation. Olive oil can create a light barrier that limits some air exposure. Both can buy you a little time.

But here’s the real win: if you’re going to use lemon or oil, don’t stop there.

For the best results, lightly brush the cut surface with lemon juice or olive oil and then seal it snugly with an Avocado Hugger before placing it in the fridge. The coating slows oxidation. The airtight fit limits air exposure. Together, they work even better.

Because browning isn’t about one magic ingredient — it’s about oxygen. And the less air your avocado meets, the longer it stays fresh.

Yes — if you want to keep it fresh, the fridge is your friend.

Once an avocado is cut, two things start working against you: air and time. Oxygen causes browning (that’s oxidation), and warmer temperatures speed the whole process up. Refrigeration slows it down.

So if you’re wondering how to keep a cut avocado from turning brown, the answer is simple: limit air exposure and store it in the fridge as soon as possible.

The best way to store a half avocado is to protect it from air and keep it cool.

Air is what causes browning, so the goal is simple: create a snug seal around the cut surface and refrigerate it. If the pit is still in, leave it — it helps protect the center. Then cover the avocado tightly (obvs. we love using an Avocado Hugger for this) and place it in the fridge.

That’s it. No complicated hacks. No balancing it in a plastic bag.

When you reduce air exposure and keep it chilled, you help put the brakes on the browning process and extend the fresh, creamy goodness.

And that small act? It adds up. Less waste. Fewer grocery runs. A fridge that feels a little more thoughtful.

Freshness that feels like a hug.

Yes they are and in so many different ways. Plastic wrap will reduce exposure to air but it’s fussy and kind of a pain to use really (compared to Avocado Huggers). It can be pretty awkward to try and stretch a piece of plastic wrap in a way that is airtight around fresh fruit. Plastic wrap rarely seals as tightly as you hoped. And then you throw it away adding to the local landfill over and over again.

Avocado Huggers are different by design. They stretch to create a snug, satisfying seal around your avocado half — no wrestling, no waste. Just slip your avocado into the Avocado Hugger, refrigerate, and you’re done.

But the real difference isn’t just performance. It’s how it feels.

Instead of reaching for something disposable, you reach for something reusable. Something made to last. Over time, that tiny shift becomes a habit. Less plastic in the bin. Fewer avocados tossed out. A fridge that feels organized and in order instead of being outta control.

And when saving food becomes this easy and cute, it stops feeling like a chore

The exact answer really depends on how ripe your avocado was when you cut it. Most of the time you can expect to get another couple days out of your leftover avocado.

Avocados are living, breathing fruit. Once they’re cut, oxygen starts the browning process (that’s oxidation at work). If your avocado was already very ripe, you may only gain an extra day or so. If it was just-ripe and firm, you can often extend its life for several days. In all cases you can count on your Avocado Huggers to give your leftover half the best chance at extended freshnes.

The key is reducing air exposure and refrigerating it quickly. A snug seal makes all the difference. That’s why Avocado Huggers are designed to stretch tightly over the cut surface — with or without the pit — to help slow that browning process.

Will it look exactly the same as when you first cut it? Probably not. You might see a thin layer of browning on the surface — and that’s normal. Underneath, it’s still beautifully green and ready for toast, salads, or guacamole round two.

We don’t promise avocado imortality. But we do promise that when you hug your half avocado you're giving it the best protection we know of.

If we can help you save even one more avocado a week, that’s less waste, less money tossed away, and one more small win in your kitchen. And those small wins? They add up.

Yes and No. The pit blocks air from reaching the part of the avocado it physically covers. So that small center circle may stay greener. But the rest of the exposed surface? It’s still meeting oxygen, which is what causes browning in the first place.

Browning isn’t about the pit. It’s about air.

If you really want to slow the process, the goal is to reduce oxygen exposure across the entire cut surface and refrigerate it. That’s why a snug seal makes such a difference — it protects more than just one small spot.

That said, if your avocado half still has the pit, you can absolutely leave it in. It won’t hurt. It just won’t solve the whole problem on its own.

We’re big believers in simple, honest solutions. No complicated hacks. No balancing acts with plastic wrap. Just protecting your food in a way that makes it easier to save.