Title West Indian Avocado

General
Classification Avocado is colloquially
known as the Alligator Pear because
it reflects its shape and the leather-
like appearance of its skin. They are
commercially priceless and are
cultivated in tropical and
Mediterranean climates throughout
the world. With that said, it varies in
weight, ranging from 8 ounces to 3
pounds depending upon the variety
of avocado.

West Indian type avocados yield

enormous, soft round, glossy green
fruits that are low in oil secretion
and weighs up to 2 pounds.
Guatemalan types produce medium
ovoid or pear-shaped, pebbled green
fruits that turn blackish-green when
ripe.
 Parts

The oil content of avocados ranks second when compared to

olives among fruits. Avocado has alarge seed,flesh thick,thin
skin,and good inthe juice wit milk
Avocados are good source of fiber that is great for maintaining
a healthy appetite

Qualities
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To name a few nutrients, an avocado when cut into two pieces,

a half cut avocado will contain the following nutrients:
5g of fiber (17% of adult fiber needs)
36% of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for folate
31% of RDI for vitamin K
24% of RDI for vitamin E
15% of RDI for potassium

Habits or behavior

They are a rich source of vitamin C, which is an amazing

antioxidant contributing to cell protection from free radical
damage. Half an avocado contains 13mg of vitamin C which is
32% of an adult’s RDI.