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• Avocados are a fruit indigenous to Central and South America, used frequently as complements to meat and salads, and to make guacamole. Its use in sushi and as a fatty substitute for some meats has made avocado a central feature in California cuisine.

• Avocado in California

  95% of all avocados grown in the United States come from California. 80% of these are Hass avocados, that have a darker colored skin, and grow plentifully in southern California.

• Avocados And Your Health

  Avocados are a good source of potassium, B, E, and K vitamins, and dietary fiber. In fact, one cup of avocado has 30% of the daily recommended consumption of fiber, more than almost any other fruit.

• Fast Facts

  1. High in monosaturated fat
  2. High in Potassium and Vitamin K
  3. Native to Central America and Mexico
  4. Also known as Alligator Pear or Avocado Pear
  5. Skin turned dark when ripe
  6. To ripen more quickly, enclose in a paper bag

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