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Avocadoes A S O N D 18 54 55 23 24 57
(Persea Americana) PRODUCTION CALENDAR J F M A M J J
FUERTE
HASS Peak season
Out of season Low Season Available
KEY FIGURES Avocado is an evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Avocado fruit is botanically a large berry which contains a single large
seed. It has a smooth, buttery, oily, green flesh. Its skin can be green to black and it could be pear-shaped, egg-shaped or spherical.
º 2 varieties of avocadoes. Avocado origins from Central America, its first cultivation is attested in Mesoamerica 5000 years ago. From there, it spread all over the
º 250 tons marketed yearly by Starkiss. world. It has been recorded in a Spanish book in 1519. It was widely used by the Aztecs and Mayas. In the 1800's, avocado was intro-
duced to United States. Nowadays, it is cultivated in many countries, enjoying tropical and mediterranean climates. Mexico is the world's
leading producer of avocadoes.
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Nutrition Facts Avocado is a versatile ingredient which can be used in so many Benefits for eating avocadoes
recipes, adding flavours and nutritional boost.
-in drinks (cocktails) -in smoothies -May support heart health (sitosterol).
Avocadoes (100g) -in sandwiches (sliced) -on toasts -May support eye's health (lutein, zeaxanthin).
-in scrambles eggs (breakfast) -in salads (sliced) -May help prevent osteoporosis (vitamin K).
-stuffing -in soups -May have anti-cancers properties (folates, carotenoids).
Calorie (Kcal) 160 -grilled (side dishes) -fries (side dishes)
Fats 14,66 g -in sauces (guacamole,pasta sauces) Hass
-as a substitude of mayonnaise
Carbonhydrates 8,53 g -in desserts (as a vegan substitude for shortening butter, egg in baking)
Proteins 2 g -Cross between mexican (61%) and guatemalan (39%) varieties.
-Obtained by Rudolph Hass in the 1920's in California.
D.V. Fuerte -Patented in 1935.
Pantothenic acid 28% -By early 21st century, Hass variety started dominate the world
Vitamin B6 20% -Introduced in California in 1911 by Carl Schmidt. avocado's production.
-'Fuerte' name was attributed in 1913 (meaning 'strong' in Spanish)
Folate 20% because some trees survived unusual frost on these times. -Hass avocadoes are higher in fats than other varieties.
-Fruit size: 200/300 grams.
Vitamin K 20% -Grown in Mediterranean coastal belt in Turkey. -Fruit colour: dark purplish black.
Vitamin E 14% -Fruit size: 175/500 grams -Fruit shape: pear-shaped.
Vitamin C 12% -Fruit colour: green. -Skin: bumpy,pebbled, thick.
-Fruit shape: pear-shaped.
Niacin 12% -Skin: moderately thick, smooth. -Easy to peel.
-Flesh: white green colour.
Riboflavin 11% -Easy to peel. -Texture: soft, creamy, fibrous, oily.
Potassium 10% -Flesh: light yellow colour.
74 75 -Texture: dense, oily, creamy.
Magnesium 8%
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