News – California Avocados Direct

Avocado Broccoli Soup

by Ben Holtz January 12, 2022

Somethings go together remarkably well. Avocado and Broccoli soup!

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Avocado Snacks

by Ben Holtz January 12, 2022

Easy and delicious avocado recipes that aren't just guacamole!

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Fortunately, we came across this handy infographic, below, that pictures an impressive 50 plus of the most well known avocado varieties around the world. including five chef's favourites giving us a window on the world of avocado types.

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Hass vs Fuerte Avocados

by Ben Holtz January 7, 2022

The California question: Hass vs. Fuerte?

"It’s this combination of great taste and thick skin that makes ‘Hass’ the reining royalty of commercial avocado varieties.

...The Fuerte is a medium-sized, pear-shaped fruit with leathery skin that stays mostly green even after ripening. The creamy flesh is extremely rich with 18% oil content. No wonder it was King of the Avocado for so long."

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Can I eat a brown avocado?

by Farmer Ben January 7, 2022

If an avocado is brown on the inside it doesn't necessarily mean its not edible. Get a longer ripe window out of your avocados. Click here to learn...

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If You Eat an Avocado a Day For a Month...

by Farmer Ben January 7, 2022

"In fact, it would transform your life as you’d get amazing results: your breath will be fresh at all times, your kidneys and liver will work more ...