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The original tree grew from a seed planted in the grove of Tom W. Brogden of Winter Haven, Florida, in the 1930s. 'Brogden' may have been the result of a cross between Mexican-type and West Indian-type cultivars. [1] 'Brogden' first received attention when a seedling of it was reputed to survive the winter in North Carolina. [2]
Persea americana flowers. The species of Persea have a disjunct distribution, with about 70 Neotropical species, ranging from Brazil and Chile in South America to Central America and Mexico, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States; a single species, P. indica, endemic to Madeira and the Canary Islands off northwest Africa; and 80 species inhabiting east and southeast Asia.
Avocados used in commerce are picked hard and green and kept in coolers at 3.3 to 5.6 °C (37.9 to 42.1 °F) until they reach their final destination. Avocados must be mature to ripen properly. Avocados that fall off the tree ripen on the ground.
Grapefruits. Similar to lemons and oranges, grapefruit are available year-round, but are best from January through the spring. Ruby red tend to be a lovely balance between sweet and tart, though ...
A study of nearly 69,000 women and nearly 42,000 men published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in 2022 found that people who ate at least two servings a week of avocados had a 16% ...
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Hass avocados contain phytosterols and carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin. [12] Avocados have diverse fats. [13] For a typical avocado: About 75% of an avocado's energy comes from fat, most of which (67% of total fat) is monounsaturated fat as oleic acid. [13] Other predominant fats include palmitic acid and linoleic acid. [13]
Firm, unripe, uncut avocados should be stored at room temperature (68° to 75°F), the Hass Avocado Board and Sarah Brekke, M.S., Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen brand manager agree.