CO - As the Hass Avocado comes into their New Season they will require a few days to ripen, this can be sped up by placing them in a bag together with other ripe fruits eg. Tomatoes, Bananas, Pineapples even Paw Paws.

Avocados act as a “nutrient booster” by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients, such as alpha- and beta-carotene as well as lutein, in foods that are eaten with the fruit. Alpha- and beta-carotene can form Vitamin A in the body, which is essential for proper growth and reproduction as well as good eyesight. With nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients per 1-oz serving including vitamin E, vitamin C, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, with 81 micrograms of lutein and 19 micrograms of beta-carotene.