The fruit is overripe and probably spoiled if pressing leaves a large dent and the fruit feels mushy. Additionally, if an avocado already has a sunken area or looks deflated before you squeeze, it’s likely past its prime.
Blackened skin. Some types of avocados undergo distinct skin color changes as they ripen – particularly the Hass variety, which accounts for about 80% of avocados eaten worldwide.
When not fully ripe, Hass avocados have bumpy, bright green skin. It progresses to dark green or brown when ripe. If the skin looks nearly black and the fruit feels mushy upon touch, it’s overripe and likely spoiled.
