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Additionally, vitamin E supports heart health by preventing blood clotting and promoting blood flow. Avocado oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), which are fat molecules that can help lower your LDL cholesterol.

The avocado genome informs deep angiosperm phylogeny, highlights introgressive hybridization, and reveals pathogen-influenced gene space adaptation". The native, undomesticated variety is known as a criollo, and is small, with dark black skin, and contains a large seed. One serving of a medium avocado (half the fruit) has more potassium than a medium banana, 487 mg potassium versus 422 mg potassium, respectively. Plus, the monounsaturated fats in avocados have been shown to benefit the heart and cardiovascular system.

The fruit has an oval shape, slightly smaller than 'Hass' ( 100–200g or 3 + 1⁄ 2–7oz), with a rich, nutty flavor. Avocado trees are partly self-pollinating, and are often propagated through grafting to maintain consistent fruit output. Global warming is expected to result in significant changes to the suitable growing zones for avocados, and place additional pressures on the locales in which they are produced due to heat waves and drought. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Refined avocado oil shines in high-heat cooking and it doesn't impart flavor to the dish, unlike olive oil.

If you’re looking for more nutritious morning meals, try incorporating avocados into your breakfast. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. The California Avocado Commission and the California Avocado Society are the two major grower organizations and Calavo Growers is a major distributor.Its buttery flavor profile is easily masked and only truly comes to the forefront on lightly flavored foods. During 2020 in the United States, month-to-month volume sales of avocados were similar to those of tomatoes at about 250 million pounds (110million kg) per month. Stanol/sterol ester–containing foods and blood cholesterol levels: a statement for healthcare professionals from the nutrition committee of the council on nutrition, physical activity, and metabolism of the American Heart Association.