We always refer to the avocado as ‘nature’s perfect baby food’ because it really is – well – perfect!
A fabulous source of healthy fats, potassium and lutein, the amazing avocado comes ready to serve in its own ‘bowl’ (once you’ve cut it!) and it has a creamy, buttery texture that surely must have been designed with babies in mind!
Yes, we love avocados… but we have one teensy little complaint about them. They go brown very easily once they’re cut!
Now, there are ways of preventing this, including wrapping them tightly in food-safe plastic wrap, sprinkling them with a little lemon, pineapple or even apple juice, leaving the pit in, etc.
But if you love using gadgets to make your culinary adventures a little more fun, then check out the handy dandy Harold Import Company Avo Saver
The way is works is ridiculously simple – you just put the halved avocado inside, tighten the belt to create a seal, then pop it in the fridge. By preventing exposure to the air – and the subsequent oxidation that causes the discolouration – your avocado should stay a gorgeous green for longer!
But the fun doesn’t stop there…
After using a gadget designed to preserve the life of your avocado, you can cut the fruit in style AND minimize waste with the Kuhn Rikon Avocado Knife Colori
This simple tool features a serrated edge for cutting through the avocado’s tough skin, two sharp ‘teeth’ for efficiently removing the pit and a specially designed curved tip to ensure you can easily scoop out every nutritious bite! The avocado-shaped handle is easy to hold and the blade of the knife is coated, so the avocado doesn’t stick.
The Kuhn Rikon Avocado Knife is also available in the UK
At under $20 for the pair, these are tools that won’t break the bank, but will make preparing avocados for your baby (and the rest of the family) that little bit easier and will help you get the most out of this fabulous fruit!
Learn more about introducing avocado and try our yummy avocado baby food recipes