The smoothest fruit on the market! This handy ingredient is native to Central America and is also referred to as a Crocodile Pear, Scary! (Never been bit by one) or a testicle (not sure I want to eat any more avo’s now)
The avocado makes a pretty houseplant, why not have a go! You probably won’t get any fruit of it though, shame!
Nutritional value
Fatty of the fruits, the avocado contains loads of saturated fat, nearly a quarter of what you need in a day, so a great way to add some quick fat to your day! (remember we all need fat despite its bad name). Loads of potassium in these gems, and also vits B, E and K.
Interesting usage
Guacamole is made from the avocado along with some sushi dishes, goes nicely with poultry and is good with starchy food such as rice or bread as a meat substitute. Avocado oil is also made from… well avocado. Try the avocado with sweet and savory dishes alike and you shouldn’t go wrong. You could even use it as part of a cement type of mixture as ancient tribes did.
Storage
Cool dry place, can be placed next to banana to quickly ripen
Usage
Use when soft and the exterior is dark, almost black.
A few tips
Use avo’s to make smoothies even smoother, it truly is the king of smooth. Also the fruit was thought to have great benefits for fertility, let us know what you think! Jake recommends combining an avocado with mint extract and you could even add pistachio and brazil nuts (try their oils if you can’t be bothered with the pounding) nice!
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