changes occur naturally during ripening, while others may indicate bruising, damage, or deterioration.
Understanding these differences can help you make safer food choices and avoid wasting perfectly usable fruit.
### Why Do Avocados Develop Brown or Black Spots?
Avocados contain natural enzymes that react with oxygen. When the flesh is exposed to air, a process called oxidation causes it to gradually turn brown.
This is the same reaction that occurs when sliced apples or bananas begin changing color.
However, oxidation is not the only reason avocados develop dark areas.
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