Coles shoppers lose their minds after spotting popular item finally back on shelves for $2: 'I started crying'
Shoppers are flocking to supermarkets to stock up on the much-loved Hass avocados after a less popular season of the Shepard variety.
Coles and Woolworths have delighted fans with the return of the fan favourite Hass avocados, which are now back in season from May through to January.
During its absence, the controversial green-skinned Shepard variety takes over the fruit and vegetable aisles between February and April.
After a long three-month wait, avocado fans are thrilled to see the ever-popular Hass back on shelves.
'I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Hass at Coles - I thought I was dreaming. It's been a painful couple of months without them,' a shopper told FEMAIL.
'I can't stand Shepard avocados. No matter how long I wait for them to ripen, they never taste as creamy or delicious as Hass. I've been avoiding buying avocados for the past three months... Until now.'
Dozens of fans have expressed their excitement over the return of the Hass variety.
'Almost shed a tear finding Hass avocados at Woolies today... There's light at the end of the tunnel. It is a weekend for miracles,' one said.
'The way I just started crying,' another shared.
'This has relieved my Shepard depression,' one revealed.
'Yay! I have missed avocados,' another added.
Many joked the 'war is over' while another pointed out: 'It's a good day to be in Australia' after spotting Hass at their local supermarket.
'Goodbye Shepard avocados and hello Hass I say,' one said.
'About time... I was sick of crunchy avocado,' another shared.
However, some were sympathetic towards Shephard, with one saying: 'I feel bad for Shepard avocados… it's not their fault they are inferior to the Hass avos.'
Every year, Australians vent their frustration at Shepard avocados, which are notoriously hard to tell when ripe.
'I had a bag of Shepherd avocados sitting on my counter for 15 days and they never ripened. Hard as a rock,' one said.
'In the history of the world has a Shepard avocado ever ripened because I've never seen one ripe,' another claimed.
'Shepard avocados are so much harder to get nice and ripe. I left one out for four days and when I opened it, it wasn't ripe enough and tasted like plastic,' one said.
'I wouldn't even call Shepherds a real Avocado - it has the consistency of a candle. Hass all the way,' another added.
Shepard always stays green, even when ripe, while Hass changes colour as it ripens - going from a green to purple black.
Hass has a creamy texture and taste while Shepard, which is less prone to bruising, has a nutty flavour and butter texture.
Keeping avocados in a fruit bowl or brown paper bag with bananas can help speed up the ripening process.
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