Avocado

Hass

#4046

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Description

A nutrient-rich, green-skinned, and creamy-fleshed fruit highly prized for its unique health benefits and versatility in culinary uses.

Botanical Name

Persea americana

Also Known As

Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit

Origin

Central and South America, widely cultivated in Mexico and California.

Size

Small

Commodity

Avocados

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for unripe Hass avocados (5 to 7 °C for early-season fruit, 4 to 5.5 °C for late-season fruit). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)

Humidity

85-95%

Shelf Life

3-4 weeks

Packaging

Ventilated, breathable or ethylene-permeable bags, cartons or boxes

In Hass, internal chilling injury tends to appear after about four or more weeks of storage, so storing much longer is a challenge. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Avocados are a nutrient-rich fruit that provide numerous health benefits when consumed. Here are the key nutrition facts of a Hass avocado: Energy 670 kJ Protein 3.7 grams Fat 10.9 grams Saturated fat 1.4 grams Carbohydrates 8.5 grams Fiber 7.0 grams Vitamin C 10 milligrams Vitamin E 1.97 milligrams Vitamin K 26 micrograms Folate 118 micrograms Potassium 708 milligrams

"The ultimate superfood of the modern era."