Avocado

In terms of biological classification avocado is a fruit. However, it is predominantly used in savoury dishes. It is mistakenly known as a vegetable.



An avocado is closer to a berry in botanical terms. In some respects it is a tropical fruit akin to a banana, but its oily content and nutty flavor reminds one of an olive. Also, Avocado is known as the "alligator pear" because of the rough skin that some varieties have.



Avocado is almost perfect in terms of the nutrients. It contains Vitamin A, B-complex, C, E, H, K, and folic acid, plus magnesium, copper, iron, calcium, potassium and many other trace elements. It also provides all of the essential amino acids (i.e. with 18 amino acids in all), plus 7 fatty acids, including Omega 3 and 6. A small avocado will provide more protein than a huge steak. Also, it is cholesterol free. Cos, only animal foods have cholesterol.

Last but not the least, Avocado has over a hundred of variety.


The Full Variety List



source: copperwiki.org, hawiifruit.net, ucavo.urc.org