In the UK, we’re all trying to combat food waste, especially with the rising cost of living. Supermarket sell-by dates often leave us scrambling to use food before it goes bad, but Tesco has come to the rescue with a helpful tip for avocado lovers.
According to WRAP, a staggering 4.7 million tonnes of food are thrown away each year in the UK. This includes avocados, which are a popular addition to breakfast and lunch but can quickly turn brown and mushy.
Tesco advises freezing avocados at their peak condition to avoid waste. Simply peel and freeze the fruit in chunks. Later, you can add them to a smoothie or defrost them for guacamole.
The supermarket also encourages freezing other perishable items, including eggs, bananas, potatoes, and yogurt.
Courtney Pallett, a campaigns manager at Tesco, emphasizes the importance of the freezer in reducing food waste: “Your freezer is your friend when it comes to reducing food waste and avoiding throwing food away. Most of the foods that often end up in the bin such as avocados can be saved by freezing them to use later.”
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