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PLU 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

Product Details

PLU Code

4770

4-digit conventional code

Category

Fruits

AvocadosAll Sizes

Origin

Originated in Mexico and popularized in California, USA

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.

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 SizesFruitsAvocados

Details

Commodity Keyavocados
VarietyHass
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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