10 Things Probably You Didn't Know About Avocado.

Avocado Fruit Facts

Avocado is one of the best fruits to eat as part of a healthful diet. 
These days, the avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health-conscious individuals. It’s often referred to as a superfood, which is not surprising given its health properties. Indeed, your body will love being nourished by Avocados, but there are also very interesting facts about the avocados that can nourish your mind as well.

Check out below for 10 interesting facts about avocado.

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1. The Avocado possibly originated in the Tehuacan Valley in the state of Puebla, Mexico.
2. The oldest discovery of an avocado pit comes from Coxcatlan Caves dating from around 9,000 to 10,000 year ago.
3. The earliest known written account of the avocado in Europe is that of Martín Fernández de Enciso in 1519 in his book, Suma De Geographia Que Trata De Todas Las Partidas Y Provincias Del Mundo.
4. The word "avocado" comes from the Spanish aguacate, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl word ahuacatl.
5. There are over 500 varieties of avocados in the world, but the Hass variety accounts for approximately 95 percent of the total crop each year
6. Avocado contents a fungicidal toxin called persin, The leaves, skin, and seed (or pit) of an avocado can be toxic to cats, dogs, birds, cows, goats, guinea pigs, and horses if eaten.
7. About 320 liters of applied water is needed to grow one avocado.
8. By weight, avocados average 30% easily digestible oily fatty acids and approximately 70% water.
9. They have a very long lifespan with some trees in Mexico over 400 years old.
10. Avocados can stay on the tree for as long as eighteen months and they will not ripen until removed from the branch.

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