Avocado Consumer Info - HLB Tropical

THAT'S BANANAS!

Avocados have significantly higher potassium levels than bananas. In fact, a single avocado typically contains roughly 975 milligrams of potassium compared to 487 milligrams in a banana.

BUTTER FRUIT

Vegan bakers frequently use avocado to add moistness to cupcakes, cakes, and other baked goods in lieu of butter or other fats.

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ABOUT TROPICAL AVOCADOS

Tropical avocados are a creamy, nutrient-packed fruit loved for their versatility and fresh flavor. Larger than Hass avocados, they are bright green with smooth, shiny skin and a firmer texture, making them perfect for slicing, dicing, or mashing in salads, sandwiches, wraps, and avocado toast.

NUTRITION POWERHOUSE

Tropical avocados are naturally low in sugar and carbohydrates. They are rich in fiber, potassium, and a variety of vitamins such as A, C, E, K, B5, B6, and folate. Their healthy fats are mainly monounsaturated, adding creamy texture and flavor to dishes.

TROPICAL AVOCADOS

They contain more potassium than bananas, helping heart and muscle health.
Avocados continue to ripen after harvest, so you can enjoy them just when you need them.
Their name comes from the Aztec word ahuacatl, inspired by the fruit’s shape.
Whether as a creamy spread, a salad topper, or a healthy dessert ingredient, tropical avocados bring flavor, nutrition, and freshness to every meal.

HAAS AVOCADOS

The Hass avocado is one of the most delicious and popular varieties of avocados on the market today. It is easily recognizable by its creamy flesh, superior taste, and bumpy thick skin which turns nearly black when fully ripe.

Hass avocados were first grown by mail carrier and amateur horticulturist Rudolph Hass in the mid-1920s in California, USA. Rudolph Hass at 33 years old and earning 25 cents (USA( an hour as a mail carrier in Pasadena had a dream of growing a better avocado. He took every dollar he had saved along with a loan from his sister and purchased a one-and-a-half-acre plot of land. He grafted and patented the Hass avocado under his name in 1935. Today, though hundreds of types of avocados exist, the most popular type is the Hass avocado.

Choosing and Preparing Your Papaya

Watch the video to learn how to select and prepare your papaya.