The Avocado pear is cultivated in many places with warm or temperate climate including Australia, Israel, Kenya, and New Philippines. It is one of about 20 tropical fruits and has become commercially important worldwide.
The avocado has outstanding nutritional values being high in protein, riboflavin, niacin, potassiun, and vitamin C. It contains not less than 11 vitamins and 14 minerals. The avocado is also rich in fat and its oils similar to olive oil, in that, it contains mono saturated fats. The oil is used in bthe fabrication of soaps and cosmetics.
Almost every part of the avocado tree is useful. The wood is used as fuel. The pip of seed is used in South America to mark clothing, since its leaves have an indelible stain. In some parts of the Philippines, the leaves are used to make tea. The bark of the trees can be used to maintain leather.
When you go to the market to buy avocado, do not try to judge other ripeness by the colour of their skin since this differs from one variety to another. Try gently squeezing the fruit. If it is slightly soft, it is ripe.
Avocado should be stored in warm, well-ventilated place and you can aid the ripening processs by wrapping them in newspaper. They may be kept in the refrigerator even after they have been opened.You can eat the avocado with citrus fruits, tomatoes or with crabs, shrimps or lobsters. Some combine them with other fruits to make a refreshing juice. It can be served with cooked food as part of a main dish.
If you have never tasted an avocado, try one whenn you have an opportunity to do so.
