Author: Elvira Bowen

Aguacate. Aguacate. The standard Spanish word aguacate for avocado originates in Mexico and is derived from the Aztec ahucatl which actually means “testicle”, and suggests that the Aztecs may have had a rather vivid imagination –or strange-looking gonads. In the Andean region, we come across palta for avocado. Are there avocados in the Dominican Republic? […]

New Word Suggestion. (esp in Australia) the generation of twenty- and thirtysomethings who cannot afford to buy property because, supposedly, they spend most of their disposable income on sustaining a fashionable lifestyle. Is it smashed or mashed avocado? Smashed avocado is mashed, seasoned avocado, often eaten on toast. Guacamole is a Mexican dip made of […]

In Australia in late 2016, avocado smashed on toast became a political flashpoint, after columnist Bernard Salt in The Australian wrote an article that he had seen “young people order smashed avocado with crumbled feta on five-grain toasted bread at $22 a pop and more”, arguing that they should be saving to buy a house […]

What is the SlimCado? It’s a tropical avocado that naturally has up to half the fat and a third fewer calories than the hass avocado. SlimCados are a different branch on the avocado family tree. They’d have to be, they’re grown in very humid climates, not dry climates like the hass. Is a SlimCado an […]

They’re also a good source of iron providing about 14 mg per 100 grams of leaves. Other minerals include zinc, manganese, calcium and phosphorus. Are avocado leaves good for anemia? It is important to remember that you cannot achieve the iron requirement from a single meal. “Vegetables such as kale, spinach, red and green amaranth […]

The best avocado in the world comes from Peru and is called Hass – Westfalia Fruit. What is the best quality avocado? Hass avocado is perhaps one of the most famous avocado types and considered by many to be the best. The flavour is quite intense and the flesh is very creamy, perfect for guacamole. […]

San Diego is Avocado Heaven. Home to 90% of the nation’s crop California is the largest grower of domestic avocados. San Diego County, which produces 60% of all California avocados, is the acknowledged avocado capital of the nation. What is the avocado capital of the world? FallbrookFallbrook is known for its avocado groves and claims, […]

The average price for a tonne is US$ 1125.37 in Birmingham and London. United Kingdom (UK)’s import price for avocados in 2019 was US$2.94 per kilo. Is avocado cheap in UK? This statistic looks at the average price for an avocado in supermarkets in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. Morrisons supermarket had the cheapest […]

In South Africa, certain areas are suitable for highly productive avocado farming, provided the climatic conditions are suitable. These areas include the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, as well as certain parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape. Where do avocados grow in South Africa? Avocados in South Africa are grown under drip irrigation in […]

If the present avocado crop of 5 ton/ ha could be raised to 7,5 ton/ha, combined with the quality increase, an additional amount of R36 000 000 can be earned by the industry. The ideal of reaching 15 ton/ha is possible and the income could then increase by more than R100 million annually. How profitable […]

Today, Ghanaian avocados are widespread throughout the forest regions of the country. They are not commercially produced, and are instead grown by smallholders, scattered amongst cocoa and other farms, or grown in home gardens, as they are easily adaptable to the hot and humid climate. Does Ghana Export avocado? Overview of Fresh Avocado Exports From […]

Experts suspect the issues may involve drug cartels, according to The New York Times, as the imported Mexican avocado crop comes from Michoacán, a state where drug cartels operate widely—and the only state licensed to import the fruit to the U.S. Why is there an avocado shortage right now? Mexico is facing an avocado shortage […]

The oldest discovery of an avocado pit comes from Coxcatlan Cave, dating from around 9,000 to 10,000 years ago. Other caves in the Tehuacan Valley from around the same time period also show early evidence for the presence and consumption of avocado. What is the origin for avocado? Mexicoavocado, (Persea americana), also called alligator pear, […]

While accounts vary, a popular story claims that in the 1960s it was invented by a Japanese chef in California who couldn’t get hold of fatty tuna and used avocado instead for its similar texture. This led to the birth of the “California roll” and the avocado’s subsequent popularity in sushi in the U.S. How […]

Avocados are toxic to some animals like cats and dogs, so some species will avoid eating this fruit altogether. These fruits are also large and have a pit inside, which means only larger (mostly) animals can eat them comfortably. 2. Hippopotamuses. Scientific Name Hippopotamus amphibius Type of Animal Mammal Range Africa What animal eats avocado […]

Do deer eat avocados? Gladly, if they’re used to them. Deer adore avocados and will eat them together with bones and leaves. Can wild animals eat avocado? The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, and more serious signs in other animals due to a […]

Currently, most California avocados are grown in the southern part of the state and on a narrow strip along the coast. But if avocados could grow in the Central Valley, the state’s agricultural powerhouse, farmers there could reap the benefits of our avocado addiction, as well as stand out among foreign imports. Do avocados grow […]

California Avocado Commission, All Hass avocados, no matter where they are grown in the world, can trace their roots to the original Hass avocado tree that Rudolph planted in the mid-1920s in La Habra Heights, California. Where do most Hass avocados come from? Hass Avocados in Mexico Unlike many other avocado varieties, Hass avocados are […]

Mash the avocado using either a fork or a potato masher. Mashing and stirring with a fork will leave your avocado meat chunkier, which some people prefer for their guacamole. A potato masher will give it a smoother, creamier consistency, which is better as an ingredient in recipes or as a spread. Is Avocado Mash […]

They are creamy, luscious, and delicious. They spread very easily and have a buttery and creamy smooth texture. They have a light yellow and green color inside, and the seed can be brittle but that’s OK. The reality is that they are very similar to the avocados you are used to. Why is my avocado […]