4770 Hass Avocado
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
Quick Facts
PLU Code
4770 (4-digit conventional)
Category & Size
Fruits › Avocados › All 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:
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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).