The avocado is one of the most delicious subtropical fruits to be found.

Avocado:The avocado is one of the most delicious subtropical fruits to be found. To test whether it is ripe or not, press the fruit softly on one of its ends, never in the center, and it should yield slightly to pressure.The fruit is best acquired when it is still a little hard and left to ripen at room temperature.Cut it open lengthwise with a sharp knife and remove the stone carefully. For salads it must be peeled by pulling back the skin which comes off easily when the fruit is ripe.It is rich in lipids (15-22%), mostly in oleic acid (monounsaturated fat), which are very beneficial to your health. It is rich in mineral salts, especially in potassium and in Vitamins E, A and the B group. It has between 140-240 calories per 100 grams, depending on the amount of lipids in the variety