It sounds like you found something unusual in your avocado. Here’s what it could be:
1. Avocado Seed or Pit Remnants
- Sometimes, when an avocado is cut, small pieces or slivers of the pit remain inside the flesh.
- These are harmless but not edible, so you should remove them before eating.
2. Sprout or Germinating Seed
- Occasionally, the pit can start to sprout while still inside the avocado.
- This happens if the fruit was exposed to warmth and humidity for some time.
- The sprout itself is non-toxic, but the fruit may taste bitter if it’s starting to germinate.
3. Mold or Fungus
- White, fuzzy, or black spots inside the avocado could indicate mold.
- Moldy avocados should not be eaten, especially for kids.
- If the flesh is slimy or smells off, discard it.
4. Insect or Larvae
- Very rarely, small insects can get inside avocados, usually through tiny cracks in the skin.
- If it’s moving or looks like a bug, do not eat that portion.
✅ What to do
- Examine the fruit carefully: Check if it’s part of the pit, a sprout, or mold.
- Remove any odd pieces and smell/taste-test cautiously if it looks like just pit remnants.
- When in doubt, throw it out—it’s better to be safe, especially for children.
If you want, you can send me a photo or describe its color/texture, and I can help identify exactly what it is before you feed it to the kids.
Do you want to do that?