Kikar Hashabbat

The Secret of the Pit - The Mysterious Connection Between the Avocado Pit and Fruit

The avocado fruit is undoubtedly the king of the kitchen during Passover, and year-round myths surround the relationship between the pit and the fruit: Does the avocado pit really prevent the fruit from browning? And what are the Halachic implications of its color change on Shabbat?