Avocados aren’t just great-tasting fresh produce items, but they are nutrient-dense food enjoyed around the world. Because of the creamy texture and mild flavor of Hass avocados, they are a versatile ingredient that can be used in many different types of recipes and dishes. Not only is an avocado a great ingredient to use in numerous ways, but it is also healthy food that contributes unsaturated “good” fats and almost 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients including Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamins B5 and B9. Ripe avocados will have dark green to nearly black skin color, a bumpy skin texture and should yield to gentle pressure without leaving indentations or feeling mushy. Avocados with a slightly bumpy texture should be ripe in 1 to 2 days. They will also be somewhat firm and have a dark green and black speckled color. Once you’ve selected the perfect avocado, you’ll be ready to enjoy it on its own or as part of a salad, fresh guacamole, taco, burrito, or avocado toast. The possibilities are deliciously endless. Creamy texture and mild flavor A cholesterol free fruit that contains almost 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients including Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamins B5 and B9 Avocados are the lowest sugar fruit and provide unsaturated “good fats” that help absorb Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E Ripe avocados will have dark green to nearly black skin color, a bumpy texture and should yield to gentle pressure without leaving indentations Fresh avocados are great for using in avocado dip, salads, and guacamole
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