Hass Avocado Bag 6 Ct • $1.16 Each

The **Hass avocado** is, by far, the most commercially popular and widely consumed avocado variety in the world. It is celebrated for its rich, nutty flavor, creamy texture, and long shelf life. Here is an overview of the Hass avocado: ### Key Characteristics * **Skin:** Thick, bumpy, pebbly, and leathery. It changes color from green to dark purple or nearly black when ripe, which is a key indicator for consumers. * **Flesh:** Creamy, pale green to golden yellow, with a rich, high-oil content that gives it a buttery texture and distinctive nutty flavor. * **Size:** Typically medium-sized, oval shape. * **Pit:** Small to medium pit size relative to the fruit. * **Season:** It is a year-round bearer in suitable climates, which contributes to its market dominance. ### History of the Hass Avocado Every Hass avocado tree in the world is genetically descended from a single "mother tree" that grew in the backyard of an amateur horticulturist named **Rudolph Hass** in La Habra Heights, California. * **Origin:** Rudolph Hass bought a seedling tree in the 1920s. When it produced fruit different from the known varieties, he decided to graft his own variety onto it. The resulting fruit proved to be superior in taste and travel ability. * **Patent:** Hass patented the tree in 1935. * **Legacy:** The original "mother tree" died in 2002, but its scions (cuttings) had been used to graft countless commercial trees, leading to the Hass variety's global dominance today. ### Nutritional Information Avocados, including the Hass variety, are highly nutritious. A typical serving (about one-third of a medium avocado) is an excellent source of healthy fats and various vitamins and minerals: * **Healthy Fats:** They are rich in **monounsaturated fatty acids**, primarily oleic acid, which is considered heart-healthy. * **Fiber:** A great source of dietary fiber, beneficial for digestive and gut health. * **Vitamins and Minerals:** High in **Vitamin K**, **Folate** (B9), **Vitamin E**, **Vitamin C**, and **Potassium**. ### Hass vs. Other Avocados The Hass variety is the "gold standard" against which others are measured, largely due to its high-oil content and superior flavor. | Feature | Hass Avocado | Other Common Varieties (e.g., Fuerte, Florida varieties) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Skin** | Thick, pebbly, turns **dark/black** when ripe. | Thinner, smoother, often remains **green** when ripe. | | **Texture** | Very creamy and buttery (due to higher oil content). | Can be slightly less creamy, sometimes a little more watery. | | **Flavor** | Rich, nutty, and pronounced. | Can be milder or lighter in flavor. | | **Size** | Medium, oval. | Can vary widely from small to very large. |