Avocado - Hass, ripe

The Avocado is nutritionally dense superfood fruit that resembles a large egg.

The fruit is large size, weighing 200-300 grams, and has a dark green and bumpy skin. The fruit once ripe has a creamy-buttery texture that makes it ideal substitute for butter.

Click on the links below to explore Avocado recipes:

• Guacamole
• Avocado hummus
• Avocado smoothie
  

Nutritional highlights: The healthiest substitute for butter or fat

• Rich in healthy fat, avocados may help increase levels of heart-protective (HDL) cholesterol and decrease levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol that is linked to heart diseases
• Rich in fiber and may improve gut health by improving growth of healthy bacteria
• Avocados are rich in multiple vitamins (C, E, K, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9), and minerals (magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese) and¬†can improve body's antioxidant defenses

Ways to enjoy avocado:

• Season avocado with pepper, salt, and virgin olive oil
• Combine with tomatoes, onion, and lime juice to prepare guacamole
• Fresh avocado can be substituted, for butter and cheese on sandwiches, toast, and salads and may help reduce your dietary intake of calories, and saturated fats
• It can also be substituted for butter and shortening in baking.

Ripening:

• Avocados continue to ripen after harvesting. The skin turns from bright green to green-black as the fruit ripens.
• To test for ripeness, use your thumb to break the stem ‚ if it does not come off easily, the fruit is still raw. If it comes off and the base of the stem is green, the fruit is ready to consume.
• Ripeness can also be tested by applying slight pressure to the fruit ‚ it should give without feeling mushy.
• We ship our avocados in green condition to avoid damage during transportation. To ripen, place avocados in a paper bag along with an apple or banana for 2-3 days. Monitor daily for ripening.

Storage:

• Ripe fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.