Organic
Avocado
"Nature's Healthier Fat Source"
A nutrient-rich, green-skinned tropical fruit with a creamy, buttery pulp, widely regarded for its health benefits and versatility in culinary applications.
Also known as
Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit, Avocat, Aguacate
Botanical name
Persea americana
Product Details
PLU Code
94222
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Avocados › Small
Origin
Americas, with top producers in Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Peru
Temperature
5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Avocado
Persea americana is a species of evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Lauraceae, native to the Americas. Green avocados are the most common variety and are known for their mild, buttery flavor and smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
Avocados are a nutrient-rich fruit with numerous health benefits. Here are the key nutrition facts for a 100 gram serving of green avocado:
Energy: 160 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.53 grams
Fiber: 7 grams
Sugar: 0.2 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 14.66 grams
Saturated fat: 2.13 grams
Sodium: 10 milligrams
Potassium: 708 milligrams
Vitamin C: 10.0 milligrams
Vitamin E: 1.97 milligrams
Vitamin K: 26.0 micrograms
Folate: 118 micrograms
Manganese: 0.122 milligrams
Copper: 0.76 milligrams
Phosphorus: 54 milligrams
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
Indented boxes with individual fruit wrapping, polyfilm bags or pulp trays
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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