Sep 20, 2020

BY: Dhwani Vora

10 facts about avocados no one told you

Symbol of love and fertility

This fruit is the Aztec symbol of love and fertility as it can't self-pollinate and they always grow in pairs on trees.


Eaten as a dessert

In Brazil, people very much like to eat avocados with their ice creams for dessert. They like the nutty taste.


Contains more potassium than a banana

Just one avocado has 150 mg or 4% of the daily recommended value of potassium. This means, an avocado has more potassium than a banana.


A luxury food item

There was a time when avocado was a luxury food item. Only royal people had access to this fruit.


Makes a great butter substitute

This fruit can work as a great substitute for butter in baked goods. You just need to learn how to use the right quantities.


Duration on the trees

Avocados can stay on the tree for as long as eighteen months. Even then, the fruit won't ripen until it is removed from the branch.


The Jamaican name

In Jamaica, avocado is more commonly known as "alligator pear". This is due to its texture and shape.


Varieties of avocado

There are around 1,062 varieties of avocados. Just a single tree can produce up to 500 avocados a year.


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Avocado facts