Organic Hass Avocado. Hass have a pebbly dark skin when ripe and contain 19% oil. Hass avocados are named for Rudolf Hass who propagated it from a Guatemalan sub-species. He patented it in 1935 and it has since grown into the most popular type of avocado worldwide. These organic ones are a particular treat. The Hass yields year-round fruit of a largish size, a long shelf-life and a creamy, rich taste.
Avocados are a good source of vitamin K, dietary fibre, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate and copper. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid, that help reduce cholesterol, for more information and some recipe ideas click here for more avocado information.