Green Avocado
"Green Market-Type Avocado"
A small avocado listed under the Green market type. Avocados are fruits of the cultivated species Persea americana.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Persea americana
Product Details
PLU Code
4221
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Avocados › Small
Origin
Central Mexico, Costa Rica
Temperature
5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Green Avocado
The broad species reference does not establish specific cultivar traits.
Nutrition Information
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 171705, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 160 kcal; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 14.66 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 8.53 g; Dietary fiber: 6.7 g; Vitamin C: 10 mg; Folate: 81 µg; Total sugars: 0.66 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for unripe avocados (general recommendation; varies by cultivar, maturity and storage length). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Ventilated boxes or bags to prevent moisture buildup
Storage Notes: Internal chilling injury (flesh graying and vascular browning) limits long-term storage, and ethylene exposure accelerates softening and worsens it. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 216-223.
Applies to: unripe avocados (general recommendation; varies by cultivar, maturity and storage length).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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