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What's The Deal With Packaged, Store-Bought Guacamole?
Huff PostMad Mexican No matter what your specific guacamole preferences are, this is a judgment-free zone. Chances are, you’ve been doing guacamole “your way” for so long you’ve forgotten other options exist. His rule: “You want the fruit to be about as soft as the soft side of your thumb.” istetiana via Getty Images For many, nothing's better than guacamole that's freshly made right at the table. Even if you’re a die-hard “make it myself” type, you occasionally might want a boost from prepared, ready-to-go guacamole. “Nearly 70% of avocado users throw away all or part of an avocado because it’s unusable,” Wholly Guacamole, which sells diced, halved and smashed avocados, notes on its website.
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