Tag: Avocado

Avocados are grown scattered in southern tropical states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Avocados are grown at higher elevations frequently, to prevent soil erosion. An avocado can withstand poor drainage and water logging. Where does avocado grow in Tamilnadu? KodaikanalAvocados are cultivated in large horticultural farms in Kodaikanal. There are about five lakh […]

When Latin Americans immigrated to the country, they brought with them their love for the fruit, and ever since then, Americans have grown to love them. In Los Angeles alone, people there consume 293.15 million avocados every year. Why are avocados so popular in the US? Its rich buttery flavor and its numerous health benefits […]

Avocado farmers have been forced to dump their harvests as low prices prevent them from recouping transport and labour costs. Why are avocados being dumped? Farmers have been forced to dump thousands of avocados in far north Queensland because of an oversupply of the fruit and increased transportation and packaging costs. Why farmers are dumping […]

According to their latest ‘2021 Avocado Index’ (very scientific), both Hass and Shepard (Shepard is the worst) avocados are the cheapest they’ve been in over 18 months. That’s right, both varieties dropped to as low as $1 for a single avo mid this year. Is avocado expensive? Avocados, although very popular, are a very expensive […]

The sheer number of avocados being harvested from their trees has driven down prices. Lower prices mean lower returns. Growers are getting less money for their fruit. Why are Avos so cheap? Avocado farmers have been forced to dump their harvests as low prices prevent them from recouping transport and labour costs. Grocery comparison app […]

Exports/Imports In 2020 the United States imported $2.4 billion in fresh avocados and exported approximately $45,502 in fresh avocados (ERS 2020). Who is the largest exporter of avocados? MexicoMexico still stands as the world leader in regards to export tonnes. The 2018-19 season saw approximately 1,900,000 tonnes of avocados grown domestically with 1,198,000 tonnes of […]

Drug cartels in Mexico are also involved in the avocado trade, experts say, largely because there’s a lot of money to be made. Major US firms that import avocados from Mexico and sell them to chain retailers must be aware that growing these fruits is harming ecosystems, López-Portillo said. Is it ethical to eat avocados? […]

The fruit is sometimes called an avocado pear or alligator pear (due to its shape and the rough green skin of some cultivars). Why do people call avocado a pear? Stepping away from anatomically-based names of yore, the avocado has another, more reptilian name; “alligator pear.” According to Dictionary.com, this name came about not due […]

paya. In Ghana, the avocado is often called “paya” or “pear”, perhaps adapted from its original nickname, “alligator pear”. What do they call avocado in Ghana? Although avocado and pear are both fruits, they are completely different crops. In Ghana, avocado is popularly called ‘paya‘ because of the attachment of the English word ‘pear’ (correctly […]

Natural peanut butter is a great option because it provides fibre and protein, but if avocado is your go-to, I’d encourage you to include some extra protein in your meal (think: an egg or a sprinkle of cheese) to help balance it out. Melissa Meier is a Sydney-based accredited practising dietitian. Can I replace avocado […]

Stepping away from anatomically-based names of yore, the avocado has another, more reptilian name; “alligator pear.” According to Dictionary.com, this name came about not due to the seemingly scaly skin of the fruit, but due to a mislabelling and mispronunciation of its Spanish name, “avogado” by English speakers. Where do they call avocados alligator pears? […]

Healthy eating and avocados go hand in hand. Whether it’s calories, fiber, saturated fat or cholesterol, avocados have more of what you want and less of what you don’t want. Is avocado spread better than butter? Trendy avocado spreads are ‘less healthy than butter‘: Unhealthier oils outweigh the beneficial ones, says leading nutritionist. They are […]

ahuacatl. The Aztecs knew it well and called the fruit aoacatl. Transliterated into the language of today, the original Aztec name for the avocado is ahuacatl. This name is still used in parts of Mexico where the Aztec language has not been entirely replaced by Spanish. Their word for tree is quahuitl. What is the […]

Avocados vary in weight from 8 ounces to 3 lbs. (226 grams to 1.3 kilograms), depending upon the variety. An avocado is ripe and ready to eat when it is slightly soft, but it should not have dark sunken spots or cracks. What is the weight of 1 avocado? The average California avocado, as represented […]

Avocados and Guacamole The avocado, originating in southern Mexico and Guatemala, is loved for its rich taste and creamy texture and was a treasured crop of the ancient Maya. Even today a person from Antigua Guatemala is called a panza verde, or green belly, because of the region’s reliance on avocados in hard times. What […]

Simply purée skinny spears of asparagus, peas, and mayo or Greek yogurt (for texture) along with your go-to guac ingredients for a new take on the traditional dip. What is a substitute for avocado in guacamole? Guacamole with broccoli, or ‘brocomole’, is an ideal substitute for the traditional guacamole. It is an alternative for those […]

1. Nut butter. A tasty natural nut butter (like peanut butter or almond butter) is a great swap for avocado! Nut butter provides your body with a little healthy fat, and you can easily add it to toast or spread a little on apple slices for a quick snack. What is a good replacement for […]

Half an avocado, at around 100 grams (g) contains 160 calories ( 1 ). How many ounces is 1/2 an avocado? Avocados are a great source of several vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and fiber, 3.5 ounces (100 grams), or about half an avocado, contain around 160 calories ( 1 ). How much does an avocado […]

berries. While some people refer to avocados as fruits and some people say they’re a vegetable, avocados (Persea americana) are actually considered berries. They’re a member of the Lauraceae plant family, which also includes the cinnamon tree ( 1 ). Is an avocado a drupe or a berry? An avocado is a fruit (yes, a […]

60 gallons. A single avocado uses 60 gallons of water to grow. How much water does it take to grow an avocado tree? Most avocado roots stay in the top six inches of soil, which can dry out quickly. Newly planted trees may need water two to three times per week their first year. Mature […]