Who doesn't like this fruit, (or vegetable as some state)?
Let's talk about a fruit which is in a constant boom due to the growing acceptance it has had worldwide and the spread of fitness or healthy trends. People are more aware of what they eat nowadays. Well, not all foods are grown as natural as they used to.
Hass avocado, also known by some countries in South America as avocado, is believed to originate in southern Mexico, but it has been cultivated in almost all tropical and subtropical areas of the world where environmental conditions are suitable for its production. It is currently produced in 57 countries around the world. Colombia is positioned as the third largest exporter of Hass avocado, after Mexico and the Dominican Republic (or now Peru). Colombia exported around 13,500 tons for the year 2017. Did you know Colombia has more varieties of avocado but we only export some? Thus, the internal market of avocado is quite larger and with more variety.
According to the agricultural census carried out in Colombia in 2014, the regions with the highest avocado production (fresh fruit) were: Valle del Cauca, Tolima, Antioquia, Nariño, Caldas and Cesar with 69.0% of production in the rural area. In turn, these departments concentrated 64.6% of the avocado harvested area. The national average yield of this crop was 5.9 (ton / ha.).
Benefits (a long list of them)
This is one of the best and most well-known fruits worldwide, both for its flavor and for the benefits that it brings us.
One of the main characteristics of avocado is its high lipid content, which varies between 10% and 30% of its pulp depending on the variety and seasonality. It is estimated that the content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MFA) of avocado is around 15 g / 100 g of fruit.
It also contains a significant amount of fat-soluble antioxidants and phytochemicals.
It contains a wide variety of nutrients including potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, C, E, K, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate, pyridoxine and a high amount of dietary fiber.
Let's talk a little more about those benefits that make it so appealing.
It is one of the fruits with the highest percentage of potassium on the market. This helps reduce blood pressure, avoid cramps, being ideal for all those who practice sports or do simply any physical activity.
Talking of physical activity and sports, its high fiber content and low proportion of carbohydrates make it an excellent food for losing weight as well as lowering blood sugar. In addition, it is very satiating, so it will take time to feel hungry after consuming it.
Both the avocado fruit and its oil, due to its composition in AGMI (such as oleic acid), have proven to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, cataracts, diabetes and prostate cancer, some of these effects being attributed to the antioxidant pigments present in the fruit. This suggests that the high bioavailability of these lipid antioxidants is due to its high oil content.
It is believed that it could have an anti-carcinogenic effect, due to the carotenoids and vitamin E (bioactive lipids) present in avocado, which together with the other phytochemicals derived from the diet would contribute to reducing the risk of cancer.
The chloroformic and ethanolic extracts of avocado seeds show antiprotozoal activity specifically for 2 intestinal parasites that cause diarrhea: G. lamblia and E. Histolytica. On the other hand, it is thought that chlorine-formic extracts from the seed of this fruit could be a potential source of molecules against species of drug-resistant microorganisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).
It is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two important compounds for eye health, both to improve and to avoid possible eye problems.
Why buy our avocado Hass by Yellowseed?
It is worth mentioning that we have all the necessary certificates that accredit our company, our crops, farms, soils as one of the best in the world for avocado production. For our products they guarantee their premium quality and for our company it guarantees compliance with the Standard for Sustainable Agriculture - RAS, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade and Global G.A.P. to operate freely and globally.
Our Hass avocado is grown by local producers with various production capacity, they care for and love their crops. They make sure the avocado is of the highest quality and we confirm it during our packaging and quality checks.
Do you want to receive more information about our Hass avocado offer?
We have different options and packaging that can be tailored to the client's needs. Whether you have a restaurant business that needs to make an exceptional guacamole for your dishes or a retail company that wants to sell this very appetizing product to its public.
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