Organic
Avocado
"Creamy, Nutritious, Delicious"
A nutrient-rich fruit, the avocado has a unique buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture, making it a favorite in cuisines worldwide.
Also known as
Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit, Palta, Abacate
Botanical name
Persea americana
Product Details
PLU Code
94224
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Avocados › Large
Origin
Central and South America, with modern cultivation in countries such as Mexico, California (USA), and Chile.
Temperature
5 to 12°C (41 to 54°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Avocado
Avocados are highly perishable and require careful handling and storage to maintain their quality.
Nutrition Information
Avocados are nutrient-rich fruits that provide numerous health benefits. Here are the nutrition facts for a 100-gram serving of avocado:
Energy: 167 kilocalories
Protein: 3.0 grams
Fat: 14.7 grams, mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
Carbohydrates: 8.5 grams
Fiber: 6.7 grams, both soluble and insoluble
Sugar: 0.2 grams
Sodium: 1 milligram
Potassium: 708 milligrams
Vitamin A: 975 IU
Vitamin C: 10 milligrams
Vitamin E: 1.97 milligrams
Vitamin K: 26.2 micrograms
Folate: 81 micrograms
Manganese: 1.33 milligrams
Please note that the values may vary slightly depending on the ripeness, variety, and growing conditions of the avocado.
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
Individual or Bagged with ventilation
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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