Organic
Avocado Hass
"Nature's perfect butter, straight from the tree."
A rich, creamy, and nutritious stone fruit with a rough, green skin and soft, buttery pulp, prized for its unique flavor and versatility in both sweet and savory dishes.
Also known as
Alligator Pear, West Indian Pear, Palta
Botanical name
Persea americana
Product Details
PLU Code
94225
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Avocados › Large
Origin
Southern Mexico, Central and South America, specifically in the states of Puebla, Michoacán, and Chiapas.
Temperature
4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Status
Approved
About Avocado Hass
Hass avocados are a popular variety known for their high oil content, making them ideal for guacamole, salads, smoothies, and cooking. They are also a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Nutrition Information
For a 100 gram serving of Hass Avocado, the nutrition facts are approximately:
energy 168 kcal
protein 3 gram
fat 14.66 gram
carbohydrate 8.53 gram
fibre 7 gram
sugar 0.66 gram
sodium 10 milligram
potassium 708 milligram
water content 71.45 gram
vitamin A 109 microgram
vitamin C 8.4 milligram
calcium 10 milligram
iron 0.61 milligram
magnesium 29 milligram
manganese 0.133 milligram
zinc 0.65 milligram
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for unripe Hass avocados (5 to 7 °C for early-season fruit, 4 to 5.5 °C for late-season fruit). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)
Humidity
85-95%
Packaging
Breathable packaging, avoid polyethylene bags
Shelf Life
3-4 weeks
Storage Notes: In Hass, internal chilling injury tends to appear after about four or more weeks of storage, so storing much longer is a challenge. 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 Hass avocados (5 to 7 °C for early-season fruit, 4 to 5.5 °C for late-season fruit).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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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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