Avocado

Name               :  Aidha Aprilyza

Reg. No.          :  A1B214262

“Avocado”

Avocados are commercially valuable and are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world. They have a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. Commercially, they ripen after harvesting. Avocado trees are partially self-pollinating and often are propagated through grafting to maintain a predictable quality and quantity of the fruit. This limitation, added to the long juvenile period, makes the species difficult to breed. Avocados are usually grown from pits indoors. The fruit is not sweet, but distinctly and subtly flavored, with smooth texture. Avocado oil is expensive compared to common salad and cooking oils, and mostly used for salads or dips. Avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, including 4% of the recommended Daily Value (DV) for vitamin E, 4% vitamin C, 6% folate, 8% fiber, 2% iron, 4% potassium, with 81 micrograms of lutein and 19 micrograms of beta-carotene. The avocado is popular in vegetarian cuisine as a substitute for meats in sandwiches and salads because of its high fat content. Generally, avocado is served raw, though some cultivars, including the common 'Hass', can be cooked for a short time without becoming bitter.