Fresh Avocado organically grown in the rich soils of Kenya and harvested and sorted with care to deliver the very best quality fruit. Our field team goes to great length to ensure all our outgrower farmers are duly informed on the best farming practices for the organic standard. Packaging is in well made carton boxes that meet the standards and palletised for either Air or Sea freight. Sizes, quantities and pricing changes with the season so make an enquiry.
FRESH AVOCADO This naturally nutrient dense fruit provides nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. They are sodium and cholesterol free and they contain the same good fats as nuts and olive oil. In fact, Avocados from Peru are even a great first food for babies! And since creamy, delicious avocados are so satisfying to eat, they'll fill you up but they won't slow you down. Nutrition Avocados are listed as the #1 cleanest fruit on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2018 'Clean 15' list. The list is a consumer-friendly guide to fruits and vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticides. Of the avocados tested by the EWG, less than 1% tested positive for pesticides and only one type of pesticide was found, earning avocados the first place ranking! Nutrition Facts : Avocado Amount Per 100 Grams Calories 160 % Daily value* Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated fat 2.1g 10% Polysaturated fat 1.8g Monosaturated fat 10g Trans fat 0.1g Cholestrol 0mg 0% Sodium 7mg 0% Potassium 485mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary fibre 7 g 28% Protein 2g 4% Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 16% Calcium 1% Iron 3% Cobalamin 0% Magnesium 7%
FRESH ORGANIC AVOCADO This naturally nutrient dense fruit provides nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and other nutrients with relatively few calories. They are sodium and cholesterol free and they contain the same good fats as nuts and olive oil. In fact, Avocados from Peru are even a great first food for babies! And since creamy, delicious avocados are so satisfying to eat, they'll fill you up but they won't slow you down. Nutrition Avocados are listed as the #1 cleanest fruit on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) 2018 'Clean 15' list. The list is a consumer-friendly guide to fruits and vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticides. Of the avocados tested by the EWG, less than 1% tested positive for pesticides and only one type of pesticide was found, earning avocados the first place ranking!
Name Avocado Hass Appearance Oval shape of the variety Consistency Firm Foreign materials Free External moisture Free Color Green uniform Origin Colombia Quarantine pests Free Mechanical damage Non Fruit below the dry matter % Fruit exceeding the dry matter % Tolerance for lentical damage 15% Tolerance for sunburn 15% Tolerance for the presence defect 5% Thrips damage < 10% Sizes 12 a 18 (15%) Packs per Container USA: Pack in 2240 boxes of 11.5 kg EUROPE: Pack in 3168 boxes of 4 kg, sizes from 12 to 24 CUSTOMIZED: Pack in 2240 boxes of 10 kg, sizes from 12 to 32
Hass Avocados are the most popular variety avocado in the US. Their distinctive skin turns from green to purplish-black when ripe. They have a pale green flesh with a creamy texture and nutty flavor. Enjoy them in guacamole dip, in salads, or on sandwiches. Melissa's Hass Avocados are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose soft, ripe fruit and avoid bruising and sunken spots. Refrigerate ripe or cut avocados covered for up to 5 days. Image of the Hass Avocado is from the Hass Avocado Commission.
Hass avocados not only elevate culinary experiences but also contribute to a healthy diet. Their unique taste, combined with numerous health benefits, makes them a favorite among consumers and chefs alike. Whether enjoyed in a salad, spread on toast, or blended into a smoothie, the Hass avocado is truly a superfood!