4770 Hass Avocado

"Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious"

Plump, creamy, and nutritious, Hass Avocados are a delicious fruit perfect for guacamole, salads, or as a healthy snack

Also known as: California Avocados, Mexican Avocados

Botanical name: Persea americana

Hass Avocado illustration

Quick Facts

PLU Code

4770 (4-digit conventional)

Category & Size

FruitsAvocadosAll Sizes

Origin

Originated in Mexico and popularized in California, USA

Storage Temperature

3.3 - 5.5°C (38 - 42°F)

Shelf Life

7 - 14 days

Status

Approved

About Hass Avocado

Hass Avocados are high in healthy fats and have a unique, rough, dark green skin with a creamy, pale green flesh

Nutrition Information

Hass Avocado is low in calories and rich in nutrients, with 100 grams providing approximately 160 calories, 2.9 grams of protein, 8.5 grams of carbohydrates and 14.7 grams of fat, with most of it being healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. It contains no cholesterol and is a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, folate, niacin, and thiamin, as well as some amounts of manganese, copper and selenium.

Storage & Handling

Cool, humid environment with minimal ethylene production. Close temperature monitoring is necessary to slow ripening.

Optimal Storage Conditions:
Temperature: 3.3 - 5.5°C (38 - 42°F)
Humidity: 80 - 90%
Packaging: Breathable packaging to prevent CO2 buildup. Ethylene absorbents may be used if necessary.
Shelf Life: 7 - 14 days
Storage Notes: Carbon dioxide production may contribute to spoilage. Storage temperatures may need adjustment based on specific avocado ripeness.

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4770Hass AvocadoPersea americanaAll SizesFruitsAvocadosApproved
Commodity Details
Commodity Key:
avocados
Variety:
Hass
Created:
December 1999
Last Updated:
December 2023
PLU Code Reference

4-digit codes: Conventionally grown produce

5-digit codes starting with 9: Organic produce

5-digit codes starting with 8: Originally intended for GMO (rarely used)


PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores. The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).