Although it is commonly considered a vegetable, the fact is that, technically, the avocado is a fruit. Specifically, it is a type of berry, which is a simple ovary wall ripens whose fleshy fruit, becoming a food. Broadly speaking, fruits are characterized by having a layer of peel or skin, usually lasts, an intermediate zone is commonly eaten and is usually fleshy and finally a box or container where the seeds are stored fruit.

The avocado is a fleshy exotic fruit obtained from the tropical tree of the same name. In some parts of South America known as Palta. It has dimensions of 5-6 cm length. The normal weight ranges from 200-400 g, although they may be pieces of up to 2 kg. The crust is thick and hard green whose tone depends on the variety. The pulp is colored oily cream to yellowish green, with a nutty flavor similar to. It has a unique rounded seed light brown and 2-4 cm.

Why is it important avocado consumption?

For his contribution in oleic acid has beneficial cardiovascular effects, lowering plasma cholesterol levels. It contains a significant amount of minerals and vitamins necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

Besides the above, because:

• An avocado contains more potassium than a banana
• It is the fruit provides more protein. It contains 18 of the most important proteins that our body needs
• It contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat which can help reduce cholesterol
• Help prevent cardiovascular diseases
• Improves hair and skin
• Prevent heart disease and strokes
• Because of its high value of folic acid, significantly improves heart health
• It is a food rich in vitamins and minerals 
• It is a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, which provides significant protection against breast cancer
• Contain carotenoids and tocoferole, consumption inhibits growth of cancer cells Prostate
• Helps prevent oral cancer

Sizes:

From 18 to 32

Country of Origin: Colombia

Dry Matter: 21% min – 28% max.

Certifications: Global Gap and ICA (Colombian Agricultural Institute)

Quality criteria:

Free of quarantine pests • No mechanical damage

Tolerance of 15% of lenticellosis • Tolerances of 10% to the sun • Tolerance of 10% of the presence of Marceño • Free of transfers of agrochemicals not allowed • Minor deformations • Damage by Thrips less than 10%.

Packaging: in 2,240 cardboard boxes or plastic baskets of 10 kg, sizes 18 to 32

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