Avocados have become a staple in kitchens across the UK, loved for their creamy texture and versatility. But anyone who’s bought one knows the struggle of how to tell if it’s perfectly ripe without cutting it open. There’s nothing more disappointing than buying an avocado that’s overripe and mushy or one that’s rock hard and won’t soften for ages.
Fortunately, Aldi is here to take the guesswork out of the equation. The supermarket has revealed a simple, easy way to check avocado ripeness, so shoppers can enjoy this beloved fruit at its best, every time.
According to Aldi’s in-house avocado experts, checking for ripeness is easier than you think.
If the avocado is green and firm, it’s not quite ready yet but perfect for taking home to ripen naturally over the next few days.
On the other hand, if the skin is darker and gives slightly under gentle pressure, that means it’s ready to eat now.
The key is to apply gentle pressure when checking firmness to avoid bruising the fruit and spoiling its flavour.
Avocadoes are currently going for 69p each and every two weeks, Aldi offers six fruit or vegetable items at extra-low prices through the Super Six deal.
A spokesperson from Aldi said: “At Aldi, we like to keep things simple. Just like you don’t need to be part of a special club to unlock Aldi prices, you don’t need any fancy tech to know our great quality produce is fresh and ready to eat.
“We don’t do gimmicks. Instead, we continue to invest in what really matters for our shoppers, which is why you can find large avocadoes for just 69p in stores this week as part of our popular Super Six deal.”
Alongside the ripe and ready avocados, shoppers can also grab sweet tomatoes on the vine for 69p, celery sticks, and a six-pack of mini apples for just 79p each.
Easy Peelers are also going for £1.19 while pears are priced at £1.19 instead of £1.79.
The UK bought over 120,000 of avocados in 2024, with consumption rising significantly in recent years, making it one of the top consumers in Europe, just behind Germany and France.
Despite their popularity, avocados have a notable environmental impact that is increasingly drawing attention. Avocados rely heavily on water, with approximately 320 litres needed to grow just one fruit which is about four times the amount required to produce a kilogram of oranges.
