Why avocados
Good for the body, on the plate and for business.
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Hass, growing on the branch
Good for the body
All figures per 100 g of raw avocado.
High in unsaturated fat
9.8gmonounsaturated fat
In place of saturated fat, helps maintain normal blood cholesterol.
High in fibre
6.7gfibre
And low in sugars — 0.7 g.
Source of potassium
485mgpotassium
Helps maintain normal blood pressure and muscle function.
Source of folate
81µgFor normal blood formation and tissue growth in pregnancy.
Source of vitamin K
21µgFor normal blood clotting and bones.
Source of vitamin E
2.1mgHelps protect cells from oxidative stress.
Source of vitamin B6
0.26mgHelps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Potassium, compared
- Avocado485 mg
- Banana358 mg
More potassium than a banana, weight for weight.
Per 100 gFull nutrition table
- Energy
- 160 kcal
- Fat
- 14.7 g
- of which monounsaturated
- 9.8 g
- Fibre
- 6.7 g
- Sugars
- 0.7 g
- Potassium
- 485 mg
- Folate
- 81 µg
- Vitamin K
- 21 µg
- Vitamin E
- 2.1 mg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.26 mg
- Vitamin C
- 10 mg
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
Sources: USDA FoodData Central 171705 · EU register of authorised claims (Reg. 432/2012)
Good on the plate
Any meal.
Toast, salads, sandwiches, guacamole, smoothies — eaten raw, no cooking.
Ready in a minute.
Ripe when it gives to a gentle press — one knife, nothing else.
Plant-based.
Naturally vegan — swap it for butter or mayonnaise.
Good for business
Our fruit goes mainly to Europe, through established retail partners. Three reasons it sells so well.
Europe buys
2ndThe EU is the world's second-largest avocado import market.
Duty-free
0%dutyAvocados from East Africa enter the EU duty-free and quota-free.
Travels well
Ships firmAvocados ripen only after picking — firm in transit, ripened near the shelf.
Hass and Fuerte
Hass
Rich, creamy flesh.
- Skin
- Pebbly
- When ripe
- Darkens
Fuerte
Milder, lighter flesh.
- Skin
- Smooth, thin
- When ripe
- Stays green
Growing together.
Talk to our team in Nairobi or Njombe.