That brown color is actually from a nontoxic chemical called melanin. It shows up in everything from fruit to the iris in your eyes. Needless to say, that bowl of brown avocado won't hurt you.

This test may also be inaccurate, with both unripe and ripe avocados potentially showing green or brown color under the stem.

Sans/Stocksy United Browning is a process that gradually changes the color of fruits and vegetables ... Another way to keep your avocado from turning brown is by submerging it in coconut water.

“The color of their skin is a big indicator ... causing them to spoil faster — and no one wants a brown thumbprint on their avocado salad. Jeff Dickinson, a Hass avocado grower and founder ...

It can also affect the color and texture of the avocado ... thus exposing them to air during both freezing and thawing. Thawed avocado may rapidly brown, so correct preparation and storage ...