Avocado refers to the fruit of avocado, also known as avocado. This is a common fruit, especially popular in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, but also widely eaten all over the world. There are many varieties of avocado, the most common one is Haas avocado.

Avocados are usually oval or pear-shaped, with smooth skin, which can be green, purple or black according to maturity and variety. Avocado pulp is creamy, soft and rich in vegetable oil, hence the name avocado. The color of pulp is usually light yellow or light green.

Avocado is rich in flavor, creamy and has a unique nut flavor. It is usually used to make various delicacies, such as guacamole, guacamole salad and guacamole slices. Avocados can be eaten raw or made into guacamole, avocado biscuits, salads, burritos and other delicacies. When eaten raw, the pulp is usually cut, seeded and then dug out with a spoon.

Matters needing attention in purchasing avocado

1. Appearance and touch: Choose avocado with uniform skin color and no obvious contusion or deep depression. The peel should be elastic, but not too soft or too hard. Gently press the avocado. If it is slightly elastic, it is usually a sign of maturity.

2. Color: The color of avocados varies with varieties and maturity, but generally speaking, mature avocados are usually dark green or purple. Haas avocados are usually dark purple or nearly black when they are ripe.

3. Aroma: Mature avocados usually have a faint aroma, and you can smell nuts and plants. If there is no fragrance, it may mean that it is not mature enough.

4. Observe the fruit stalk: check the fruit stalk of avocado. If the fruit stalk is easy to fall off and the lower part is green or slightly dark, it means it is mature.

5. Avoid deep spots: Avoid choosing avocados with deep spots or obvious flaws, as this may indicate that the pulp has been damaged or overripe.

6. Size: The size of avocado varies from variety to variety, so choose the size that suits your needs. Larger avocados are usually suitable for slicing, while smaller avocados are suitable for eating raw or for making sauces and salads.

7. Storage conditions: If you don't plan to eat it immediately, you can choose a slightly immature avocado and ripen it at room temperature. In order to speed up the ripening process, immature avocados can be put together with some other fruits (such as bananas or apples) because the ethylene gas released by them can promote ripening.

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