Guacamole

Categories: Food
    • From the Spanish for "avocado Sauce"
    • Super Bowl Sunday accounts for 5% of annual avocado sales

  • Guacamole is a dip made primarily with mashed avocados, but most frequently contains tomatoes, salt, and other spices.

    Originating in the Aztec civilization, guacamole was likely not the sweet, tangy side dish of modern tables, but was used for its high fat and nutrient content.

  • Preparing and Storing

    Though basic guacamole may only contain avocado, tomatoes and salt, many other ingredients can be added to enhance the flavor. Using onions, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and jalapenos can give a homemade guacamole character and distinct flavor.

    As avocado becomes exposed to air, an enzyme begins to break down the avocado's flesh and the fruit will begin to turn brown. This is unavoidable, but the process can be delayed by preventing the guacamole from having unnecessary air exposure.

  • Prepackaged Guacamole

    Guacamole can be purchased pre-made at the supermarket, but many "guacamole" products may contain little to no avocado. In 2007, Kraft Foods' commercial guacamole product was criticized for containing less than 2% avocado.

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