Description:
The avocado fruit first originated in South-Central Mexico. Archeologist's have found avocado seeds in the tombs of ancient Incan mummies. Avocados has the highest fiber content among all the fruits. Consisting of almost 20 different nutrients including, vitamin B, Vitamin K and Vitamin E also having a higher potassium content than bananas. Avocados are high in fat but most of it is monosaturated fat. It is a great substitute to other fatty food due to it's high nutrient content.
Uses:
Great for guacamole, in sandwiches, in tortilla soup. In Vietnam, avocado is eaten sweet, blended with
sweetened condensed milk to make a thick shake, delicious yet rich. Avocados can also be used for beauty recipes!
Recipes:
Beauty Recipes:
Preparation:
Avocados contain a large smooth seed in the middle. In order to open the avocado you need to cut down to the seed length ways and around the seed. Gently separate the two halves, one side will contain the seed, carefully remove it. Use a spoon to separate the flesh of the avocado from the skin. Now you can cut the avocado into slices, chunks or mash for guacamole or smoothies.
Storage:
Fresh uncut fruit can last a few days in the refrigerator. Store cut avocado sprinkled with lime juice, to stop it from browning, in an airtight container in the fridge. Frozen avocado can last a few months in the freezer.
Interesting Facts:
Avocados were once only eaten by royalty.
In the past avocados had a stigma for being an aphrodisiac which caused people wanting to appear pure, to refrain from buying the fruit. Leaves, bark, skin and pit are toxic to animals.
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