{"id":2294673,"date":"2024-07-14T13:32:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T17:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fun-facts-about-avocados-the-alligator-pears\/"},"modified":"2024-07-14T13:37:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T17:37:09","slug":"fun-facts-about-avocados-the-alligator-pears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fun-facts-about-avocados-the-alligator-pears\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Facts About Avocados, The Alligator Pears"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffun-facts-about-avocados-the-alligator-pears%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2294673&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Avocados are actually berries in the Laurel family and\u2062 are sometimes called alligator pears. They are native to Latin America and \u200dthe Caribbean,\u200d with\u200c Mexico being the \u200dtop producer. California is the top producer in the United States. Avocados \u2064are nutrient-dense and contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. There are over 400 varieties of avocados, with the Hass \u200bvariety being the most popular. \u200dAvocados are the main ingredient in guacamole,\u2063 a popular snack in the U.S. and Canada.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"> <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/lifestyle\/\">  Lifestyle &#038; Human Interest <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/msuextension\/%20\"><span>Dixie Sandborn, Michigan State University Extension<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   July 14, 2024 at 8:30am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Avocados are berries (yes, berries!) in the Lauraceae (laurel) family and are sometimes called alligator pears.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the other members of the laurel family include bay leaves, cinnamon, camphor, and sassafras.<\/p>\n<p>The avocado botanical name is Persea americana. The genus Persea consists of evergreen trees that produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fun-facts-blueberries-superfood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">berries<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many people think avocados are drupes, like cherries, peaches, and olives. Fruits classified as drupes have very hard, stony coverings around their seeds.<\/p>\n<p>This hard covering is called an endocarp, often referred to as a pit. Conversely, avocados are berries because their endocarp is soft and has a smooth texture.<\/p>\n<p>Avocados are native to Latin America and the Caribbean. Mexico is the world\u2019s top producer of avocados.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-california-fast-food-workers-now-earn-20-per-hour-franchisees-responding-cutting-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California<\/a> is the top producer with Californian avocados available spring through fall.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some fun facts from\u00a0Michigan State University Extension\u00a0about avocados:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocados are nutrient-dense.<\/li>\n<li>Avocados are virtually the only fruit that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat \u2014 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/andrew-cuomos-mommy-rides-to-embattled-governors-defense-backs-refusal-to-resign\/\" title=\"Andrew Cuomo\u2019s Mommy Rides to Embattled Governor\u2019s Defense, Backs Refusal to Resign\">good fat<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Avocados act as a nutrient booster, helping you to absorb fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamin A, D, K, and E.<\/li>\n<li>Avocados have been grown for thousands of years, dating back to 500 B.C.<\/li>\n<li>There are over 400 varieties of avocados grown in the world, but the Hass grown in Mexico and California are the most popular.<\/li>\n<li>According to the University of California,\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/avocado.ucr.edu\/short-history-hass-avocado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hass avocado<\/a> got its name from a postal worker, Rudolf Hass, that purchased a seedling from a farmer in 1926 and filed a patent for that variety in 1935.<\/li>\n<li>The Hass avocado does not start to ripen until it is picked.<\/li>\n<li>California grows 90 percent of the avocados grown in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Polyphenol oxidase in the cells of the avocado causes an enzymatic reaction that turns the fruit brown after being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-spike-in-florida-coronavirus-cases-despite-no-mask-mandate\/\" title=\"No Spike in Florida Coronavirus Cases Despite No Mask Mandate\">cut<\/a>. When the fruit has oxidized, it does not look good, but it is still safe to eat. To keep avocados from \u201cbrowning,\u201d you can squeeze a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gwyneth-paltrow-covid-lockdown-so-bad-i-ate-bread-drank-alcohol\/\" title=\"Gwyneth Paltrow: Covid Lockdown So Bad, I Ate Bread, Drank Alcohol\">lemon juice<\/a> on the flesh of the fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Avocados are the main ingredient for guacamole. Guacamole has become so popular in the U.S. that it was estimated the U.S. consumed over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tridge.com\/stories\/super-bowl-and-avocados-avos-are-getting-ready-to-be-shipped#:~:text=13.2%20million%20pounds%20of%20avocado,single%20day%20within%20the%20US.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">13 million pounds<\/a> of guacamole on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pastor-goes-viral-releasing-ad-gets-us-made-super-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Bowl<\/a> Sunday in 2023. The downside of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-to-have-its-first-ever-buc-ees-location-texas-based-chain-announces\/\" title=\"Texas-based chain Buc-ee&#039;s announces first-ever location in the state\">tasty treat<\/a> is the U.S. and Canada\u2019s appetite for guacamole and avocados is leading to <a href=\"https:\/\/news.mongabay.com\/2023\/06\/avocados-the-green-gold-that-wipes-western-mexicos-forests-from-the-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deforestation in Mexico<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some facts about guacamole:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guacamole is a Mexican dish; the name comes from the classical nahuatl \u0101huacam\u014dlli,\u00a0which literally means \u201cavocado sauce.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Ancient Aztecs invented guacamole, they called it ahuaca-moli.<\/li>\n<li>Molli was the Nahautl word for \u201csomething mashed\u201d while ahuactl refers to testicles, or the seed of the fruit reminded them of testicles.<\/li>\n<li>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guinnessworldrecords.com\/world-records\/largest-serving-of-guacamole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guinness World Records<\/a>, the largest serving of guacamole was created on November 20, 2022, weighing in at 10,961 pounds and took more than 500 people to prepare it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ready to try your own tasty guacamole treat? Try this recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/natashaskitchen.com\/best-guacamole-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natashaskitchen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Guacamole<\/h3>\n<p>Start to finish:\u00a020 minutes<br \/> Servings:\u00a06<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br \/>  3\u00a0avocados,\u00a0(large, ripe)<br \/> 1\u00a0tomato\u00a0(medium), seeded and diced<br \/> 1\/2\u00a0white onion,\u00a0diced<br \/> 1\/2\u00a0cup\u00a0cilantro,\u00a0(1\/3 bunch) finely chopped<br \/> 3\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0lime juice<br \/> 1\/2\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0sea salt<br \/> \u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions<br \/> <\/strong>Cut three avocados in half lengthwise; remove pits and scrape the flesh of the avocado out with a spoon. Place in a medium bowl with a flat bottom and mash avocados with a potato masher to a chunky consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Squeeze lime juice directly over avocados while prepping the rest of your ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Add diced tomatoes, onion and chopped cilantro. Season with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-baked-oatmeal-recipe-for-lifters\/\" title=\"The Baked Oatmeal Recipe for Lifters\">1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/a> and 1\/4 teaspoon black pepper.<\/p>\n<p>Stir just until combined and serve.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article appeared originally on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/outreach\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan State University Extension<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/body><\/html><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avocados, also known as alligator pears, are actually berries in the laurel family. They are native to Latin America and the Caribbean, with Mexico being the top producer. Avocados are nutrient-dense and contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. The most popular variety is the Hass avocado, named after a postal worker who patented it in 1935. Avocados are the main ingredient in guacamole, a Mexican dish that has become popular in the U.S. However, the high demand for avocados is leading to deforestation in Mexico. Guacamole was invented by the Aztecs and the largest serving ever created weighed over 10,000 pounds. To make your own guacamole, mash ripe avocados with lime juice, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2294674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/an-avocado-cut-in-half.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[35005,35004,35006,35007],"class_list":["post-2294673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-alligator-pears","tag-avocados","tag-fun-facts","tag-healthy-eating"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/an-avocado-cut-in-half.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2294673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2294673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2294674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2294673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2294673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2294673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}