YOGYAKARTA - Often we wonder, why are avocados not ripe in trees like fruit in general? Apparently oh, this is a unique and very intelligent natural defense mechanism of avocado plants.
The phenomenon of avocado fruit often surprised many people, especially those who had just planted it. For this reason, understanding the biological process behind avocado maturation is the key for you to successfully harvest delicious fruit.
The avocado, with its gentle texture and rich taste, has become a staple food in various kitchens around the world. However, choosing the perfect avocado and understanding the maturation process often feels like guessing.
Did you know that avocados are unique because avocados are not ripe in trees? Reporting from the Zama Organics page, avocados must be picked up so that the maturation process can occur. Once picked, the extraordinary hormone called ethylene will take over, giving a signal of the start of the maturation process.
The avocado is classified as a climatic fruit, which means this fruit is able to continue the maturation process even after it is harvested. When it is still connected to trees, there are certain inhibiting substances that prevent ethylene from working.
Once picked, the inhibiting substance of maturation in avocados will disappear, and the fruit increases post-harvest ethylene production. This is what changes avocado from hard to ripe and delicious.
Ethylene is a substance that regulates biochemical mechanics in avocados. These hormones work by increasing enzyme activity that softens the fruit by breaking the walls of the cell.
Well, simultaneously, ethylene plays an important role in converting complex carbohydrates into simple sugar, which drastically increases the profile of avocado flavors.
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Now you already know why avocados are not ripe in trees, now is the time to know how to make this fruit shine. Here are some simple tricks you can do:
Create an emergency maturation room (DIY) by placing avocados in paper bags with natural ethical-producing fruit, such as apples or bananas. Covered bags will lock up the ethylene gas, speeding up the maturation process in a comfortable space.
If your avocado has reached the peak of perfection, but you are not ready to eat it, save it in the refrigerator. Cooling will slow the maturation process, and give you extra time to enjoy the freshness of this fruit.
However, don't put the harsh avocado into the refrigerator, because the maturation process will stop completely.
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In addition to understanding the maturation process, what is more important is how to choose the right avocado in stores. For that, try following this simple guide:
Alpukat is a climatic fruit that requires pick-up to activate the ethical hormones. It is this mechanism that answers why avocados are not ripe in trees. By understanding this science and using maturation tricks at home, you can enjoy a perfect avocado whenever you want!
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