Description
Avocados are a pear-shaped fruit with thick skin, a large pit, and creamy flesh. They are green or yellow in color and have a rich, nutty flavor.
Appearance:
- Thick, leathery skin
- Large pit
- Creamy flesh
- Greenish or yellowish color
Taste:
- Buttery consistency
- Rich, nutty flavor
- Hint of sweetness when ripe
- Bitter or flavorless when unripe
Nutrition:
- High in fiber
- High in healthy fats, including monounsaturated fats
- High in vitamins C, E, and K
- High in potassium
- High in folate
- High in magnesium
- Contains lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids
Uses:
- A key ingredient in guacamole
- Used in salads, wraps, smoothies, and brownies
- Often eaten as a dessert in some parts of the world
Origin:
- Native to the Americas
- First domesticated in Mesoamerica more than 5,000 years ago
- Grown in warm climates, such as California
Other names: alligator pear, butter fruit, and avocado pear.
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