Organic
Avocado
"Nature's creamiest, most nutritious superfood."
A nutrient-rich, versatile fruit with a soft, green, buttery flesh and a single large seed in the center.
Also known as
Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit, Avocat
Botanical name
Persea americana
Product Details
PLU Code
94221
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Avocados › Small
Origin
Central and South America
Temperature
5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Avocado
Avocados are a rich source of dietary fiber, various essential vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats, making them a popular ingredient in salads, smoothies, and various cuisines.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for a Green Avocado are as follows:
per 100 grams serving size the avocado contains 160 calories 8 grams of carbohydrates 10 grams of fiber 3 grams of sugars 15 grams of fat and 3 grams of proteins
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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