AVOCADOES

Product Name	Avocadoes
Botanical Name	Persea americana
Variety	Hass, Fuerte, Bacon, Zutano, Pinkerton
Shape	Oval to pear-shaped
Size	10–15 cm in length
Weight	150–300 grams per fruit (varies by variety)
Skin	Thick, bumpy or smooth; green to dark purplish-black
Flesh	Creamy, pale green to yellow
Taste	Rich, buttery, slightly nutty
Seed	Single large brown seed, centrally located
Maturity Index	Firm at harvest; softens upon ripening
Oil Content	10–20% (variety dependent)
Moisture Content	65–75%
Shelf Life	7–14 days at room temperature, longer under refrigeration
Storage Temperature	4–7°C (refrigerated to slow ripening)
Packaging	Corrugated cartons or plastic crates, 4–10 kg net weight
Export Grade	Fresh, uniform size, blemish-free, and mature
Common Uses	Fresh eating, salads, guacamole, smoothies, spreads