What month are avocados in season?

Avocados are available year round like most agricultural commodities these days, but January through March is the best time of year for flavor. It is during this time that the fruit has developed higher oil content, resulting in that buttery flavor and texture that we all love.

How do you know when an avocado is ripe in the Philippines?

You need to monitor your fruits daily for any changes. With most avocados, the skin turns brown-green or purplish when they are ripe. Sometimes, dark brown spots appear and at other times, the skin might turn a darker shade of green. Most will feel softer and give in a little when squeezed.

How long do avocados last?

Once ripe, eat the avocado in the next day or two, or store it whole and uncut in the refrigerator for up to three days. Cold slows down ripening, so don’t buy unripe avocados and put them in the refrigerator.

Are there avocados in Asia?

The country with the largest volume of avocado production was Indonesia (462K tonnes), accounting for 61\% of the total volume. Avocado production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (129K tonnes), fourfold.

Is it OK to-eat an avocado every day?

“Usually, I would recommend that ½ to one avocado a day is reasonable,” she says. She notes that since avocados are a pretty significant source of healthy monounsaturated fat, they make you more satisfied and are harder to overdo because they tend to fill you up.

Can I freeze avocado?

Ripe avocado can be frozen mashed or puréed, as well as in halves or chunks, and kept for 4–6 months. Add lemon juice and seal the avocado tightly in plastic or with a vacuum sealer to minimize browning.

Why is avocado expensive?

Even once grown, pruned, and picked, avocados need costly distribution methods in order to be delivered fresh and ripe to far-flung corners of the world. Narrator: With prices so high, the commodity of avocados has attracted a spate of thefts from orchards and delivery trucks worldwide.