Hass Avocado
"A classic avocado type"
Avocados are fruits produced by cultivated trees in the species Persea americana.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Persea americana
Product Details
PLU Code
4770
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Avocados › All Sizes
Origin
Central Mexico, Costa Rica
Temperature
4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Hass Avocado
Hass is the listed variety or market type for this avocado.
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 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%
Packaging
Breathable packaging to prevent CO2 buildup. Ethylene absorbents may be used if necessary.
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Storage Notes: 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).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 216-223.
Applies to: unripe Hass avocados (5 to 7 °C for early-season fruit, 4 to 5.5 °C for late-season fruit).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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