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What are the health benefits of consuming this food regularly?

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What are the health benefits of consuming this food regularly?

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They can help lower certain types of diseases, or reduce the risks of some that can occur, and decrease the risk of heart disease.

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What are the key nutrients found in this food

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What are the key nutrients found in this food

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Vitamins C, E, K, and B6. Folate,  pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium.

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Are there any traditional dishes or cultural practices that prominently feature this whole food?

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Are there any traditional dishes or cultural practices that prominently feature this whole food?

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In Mexico and Central America avocados have been used to represent fertility and prosperity between friends and family.

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What are some common ways this whole food is prepared and consumed around the world?

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What are some common ways this whole food is prepared and consumed around the world?

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They're commonly used for guacamole, sushi, and smoothies.

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Typically, how long would this product’s shelf life be?

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Typically, how long would this product’s shelf life be?

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They last around 2-3 weeks depending on if they are refrigerated or not.

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How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer? 

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How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer? 

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They’re packed in single layer trays due to how fragile they are.

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After the avocados get harvested they get stacked and transported to a processing plant where they are cooled with water, cleaned, polished, and labeled to be shipped.

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How long does it take for this food to grow from seed to harvest?

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How long does it take for this food to grow from seed to harvest?

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It takes around 10/13 years for the seed to fully grow before you can harvest it.

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What are the ideal growing conditions for this food 

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What are the ideal growing conditions for this food 

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Avocados grow best in warmer climates and loose, rich, well draining soil.

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Are there any local growers/markers (in San Diego) of this food?

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Are there any local growers/markers (in San Diego) of this food?

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There are many local growers in San Diego for avocados, one being the island prime in harbor island.

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Where is this food grown, and what regions produce it in the largest quantities?

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Where is this food grown, and what regions produce it in the largest quantities?

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Avocados are mostly grown and have the largest quantities in Mexico.